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Who cannot apply

We do not accept applications from:

  • individuals

  • sole traders

  • organisations based outside the UK

  • companies that pay profits to directors, shareholders or members (rather than reinvesting them for charitable purposes). This includes companies limited by shares

  • organisations that have had funding for the same work, we will not fund the same work twice

  • one organisation applying on behalf of another (unless you’re applying together as a partnership)

Applications from private businesses or consultants

We do not accept applications written for you by private businesses or consultants.