Who can apply

You can apply if your organisation is a:

• constituted voluntary or community organisation
• constituted group or club
• registered charity
• not-for-profit company
• community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee or limited by shares (if limited by shares, you must follow the Regulator of Community Interest Companies’ guidance on sharing profits)
• school, if the project helps the local community, not just the school
• statutory body, such as a council or health trust, but only if the project is not a statutory responsibility

Your income

We prioritise funding for organisations with lower incomes.

Requirements for board or committee members

You must have at least 2 board or committee members who are not related.

We consider people to be related if they:

• are married or in a civil partnership
• are in a long-term relationship or live together
• are part of the same family

If you are a company, you must have at least 2 directors who are not related in any of these ways. This rule also applies to companies that are registered as charities.

Schools and organisations working with a school

We can only fund schools or organisations working with schools if your project mainly benefits the wider community, not just pupils, teachers, or parents.

We cannot fund things like:

• curriculum-based activities or anything that happens during the school day
• improvements to school buildings, outdoor areas, or equipment
• training for school staff
• school trips, after-school clubs, or alternative learning environments

If you’re unsure if your project is eligible, contact us.