Deadline: 30 June 2018
In 2018 the Garfield Weston Foundation is 60 years old and to celebrate, they are launching a one-off grants scheme, the Weston Anniversary Fund which is designed to fund Capital projects that will make a significant difference to local communities.
Funding Information
This Fund will provide Capital grants ranging from £30,000 to £150,000.
Types of Projects
- New building or extension to an existing building for community use e.g new kitchen, meeting room or storage facility.
- Improvements to, or renovation or refurbishment of, an existing building such as installing a toilet and servery in a rural church for community use.
- New fixed playground equipment, climbing walls or multiuse games area in a public playing field.
- Purchase of large or expensive items if it is crucial to your work in supporting local people e.g. minibus for elderly day care, equipment for a training room, community café fit out etc.
- Purchase of land or property with a minimum of a 25 year lease with a clear community benefit.
Eligibility Criteria
The Weston Anniversary Fund is open to the following organisations:
- UK Registered Charities working in the UK.
- CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organisations).
- Places of worship if the building is used for wider community activities.
- State schools where the project has a clear benefit to the local community
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: UK
For more information, please visit Garfield Weston Foundation.