FAQ

Types of Grant

1. What type of grants do you give?
   We fund capital costs (building works, furniture or equipment), revenue costs (salaries or running costs), and project costs. Grants awarded under the Main Grants Programme can be for up to three years in duration.
2. Will the Charity fund core costs?
   Yes, the Charity will fund core costs, particularly when there is a good case that they cannot be found from existing resources. The amount requested must be reasonable but if you have no other core funding it is unlikely that the Charity will be able to help.
3. Does the Charity require match funding?
   No, this is not a requirement of a grant request although we may not release funds until the majority of the funding is in place, particularly for big capital projects. Requests are assessed on a case by case basis.
4. Can an organisation have more than one grant at a time?
   Only one grant is allowed per organisation at any one time.
5. We will have to close next month if we cannot get any more money. Can you help?
   Unfortunately the Charity is unable to respond to emergency appeals or fund retrospectively.
6. How long do you give grants for?
   Grants awarded under the Main Grants Programme can last up to three years.