How to apply

We have a two-stage application process.

Stage One: Initial Proposal

Initially we ask you to send in a proposal (up to three pages) that covers the points below. We also ask for certain additional documents (see below).  When we receive your proposal we will send you an acknowledgement and may ask you for further clarification.

You may submit your proposal at any time. Every three months (February, May, August and November), Trustees will look at all of the initial proposals we have received and draw up a shortlist.  All proposals that are not on the shortlist will be rejected.

Stage Two: Further Information

If your proposal is successfully shortlisted, you move on to stage two of the process and will be asked for further information. You may also receive a visit from our Grant Officer. Your proposal will then be presented to a Trustees’ meeting, which will make the final decision about your request. Not all shortlisted organisations will receive funding, as the Trust considers more proposals than we are able to support. 

Please note that the whole process (stage one and stage two) is likely to take up to four months.