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Who can apply

You can apply if your organisation is a:

  • constituted voluntary or community organisation

  • constituted group or club

  • registered charity

  • charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)

  • not-for-profit company

  • community interest company (CIC)

  • schools, if the project helps the local community, not just the school

  • sports groups, if the project is open to the wider community

  • statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils)

  • community benefit society

Requirements for board or committee members

You must have at least 2 directors who are not related.

We consider people related if they’re:

  • married or in a civil partnership

  • in a long-term relationship or living together

  • related by blood or through a partner

Schools and organisations working with a school

We can fund schools or organisations working with a school if your project clearly benefits the wider community. Your project should not only benefit the school’s pupils, teachers, or parents.

We’re looking for projects that:

  • bring the local community and school together

  • use school spaces or resources for community activities outside of school hours

  • help people in the wider community connect, learn, or take part in something meaningful

Projects must go beyond the school’s usual responsibilities. For example, we cannot fund:

  • curriculum-based activities or anything that should happen during the school day

  • improvements to school buildings, outdoor areas, or equipment unless they’re available for use by the wider community

  • training for school staff or education-focused support

  • school trips, after-school clubs or alternative learning environments

If you’re unsure whether your idea is eligible, check with us before you apply.