Deadline: 28-Feb-22
The Ford Britain Trust has announced a Small Grant Program, to supporting the communities that they work and live in, they pay special attention to projects focusing on education, environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and projects that provide clear benefits to the local communities close to their UK locations. The Ford Britain Trust particularly encourages applications supported by Ford employees, but is open to all.
Funding Criteria
Small grants for amounts up to £250
Benefits
- It provides a mechanism through which local grassroots organizations can apply for much needed support
- Ford employees can vouch for organizations and therefore have a process by which they can offer assistance
- Ford are one of the few organizations to operate their own Trust, which has corporate reputation advantages
Eligibility Criteria
Grants cannot be provided to:
- Individuals
- CIC
- Local Authorities, Councils, Government and Government Departments
Grant applications from the following organisations will be considered:
- Registered charities
- Schools/PTAs (Non-fee paying, state sector schools only. Independent/private; fee paying schools will not be considered)
- Non-profit organisations (including small clubs and societies)
Grant applications are considered for the following purposes:
- Contributions to capital projects (e.g. refurbishments)
- Capital expenditure items (e.g. furniture/equipment/computers)
- Contribution towards the purchase of new vehicle (maximum grant £3,000*)
- Grant applications supporting the following activities will be considered:
- Work that has clear benefits to the local community/environment
- Work with young people/children
- Education/schools (mainstream)
- Special education needs
- People with disabilities
Grant applications are NOT considered if they support the following purposes or activities:
- Core funding; General running costs
- Major building works
- Sponsorship or advertising
- Research
- Overseas projects; Travel
- Religious projects; Political projects
- Purchase of second-hand vehicles
- Third party fundraising initiatives (exceptions may be made for fundraising initiatives by Ford Motor Company Limited employees and retirees)
Grant applications will be considered for projects being undertaken/expenditure being made in all UK postcodes however locations near Ford Motor Company Limited / FCE Bank plc UK operations are given a higher weighting:
- Essex (including East London)
- Bridgend (South Wales)
- Southampton
- Daventry
- Manchester
- Liverpool
For more information, visit https://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/about-ford/ford-britain-trust