John Lyons Charity

The Gannett Foundation

Lady Allen of Hurtwood Memorial Trust

Magdalen Hospital Trust

Peabody Community Fund

Trust for London

Fundraising Category: Children and young people

 

John Lyon’s Charity gives grants for the benefit of children and young people who live in one of nine boroughs comprising its ‘beneficial area’ in north and west London.

In addition to ongoing annual grant giving of £12m, John Lyons Charity has ring-fenced £22m from its endowment to be spent over the next six years to help protect the children and young people (CYP) sector.

To qualify organisations must be a school or charity working with children and young people and operating in Brent, Barnet, Camden, Ealing, Harrow, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, City of Westminster and City of London.

There are a variety of funding streams available including the School Holiday Activity Fund (for awards of up to £4,000), Small Grants (up to £5,000) and a Main Grants fund which is typically £20,000-£30,000 per annum for three years. Applications for Main Grants are considered and approved three times a year in March, June and November.    

Check the funder website for details on how to apply.

 

Community funds
People's Health Trust
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £350,000 can apply for a grant of between £5,000 and £40,000 to fund projects which help make their communities a better place to live.
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People's Health Trust
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £350,000 can apply for a grant of between £5,000 and £40,000 to fund projects which help make their communities a better place to live.
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The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc., owner of the Newsquest Media Group. It provides funding to support local organisations in the area where Newsquest operates in the UK – including large parts of London.

Community Action Grants suppport projects which take a creative approach to issues such as education and neighbourhood improvements, economic development, youth development, local problem solving, assistance to disadvantaged or disabled people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment. Typically grants are made for projects which merit awards of between £5,000 and £10,000.

Applications must be submitted on the approved application form, which may be obtained from your local Newsquest newspaper office. UK Grants are made once a year, in the autumn – dates are published in local Newsquest newspapers.

Capital funding
The Landfill Communities Fund
The Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) is a tax credit scheme which enables operators of landfill sites to contribute money to enrolled environmental bodies to carry out projects which create significant environmental benefits and jobs, promote sustainable waste management, and which improve the lives of communities living near landfill sites.
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Travel grants for those working with children – particularly disabled children and/or children from disadvantaged backgrounds – to enable them to broaden their professional experience and then apply to their work with children.

Please note that ALL applications must be posted (NOT SENT BY EMAIL) to: Caroline Richards,  89 Thurleigh Road, London SW12 8TY.

Applications generally close in January of each year.

Community funds
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's Opportunity Fund offers support for charities, voluntary or community groups with an income of less than £250,000 per annum. Previously, funding was focused on improving outcomes for young people - however in recent years the focus has shifted to alleviating homelessness.
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Provides up to £2,000 to fund projects which benefit deprived and disabled children and young people, with priorities including play schemes and clubs. Applications are only accepted from registered charities with an annual income of less than £150,000.

Trustees meet twice a year to consider applications – with application windows during April and October for the June and December meetings respectively.

Capital funding
Association of Play Industries
The API is a member's body for playground equipment manufacturers and has a list of potential funding sources for playgrounds on its website here.
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The Peabody Community Fund awards grants to charities, residents, youth-led projects and community organisations working for the benefit of people living in the areas in which Peabody operates, which includes plenty of areas in London.

The fund is currently closed but expected to reopen for applications towards the end of 2020. Grants of up to £15,000 per year for up to two years are available. Applications must be made via the London Community Foundation.

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Community funds
Hilden Charitable Fund
A small budget is available to help community groups run summer play schemes for disadvantaged communities.  Some priority is given to projects which show they are inclusive of children from refugee families, and show BAME involvement.
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Seven different funding streams aimed to address the key drivers of poverty and inequality.

Most of the seven programmes are aimed to support work which has the potential to influence and change policy, practice and public attitudes. The Connected Communities programme will fund small community groups, particularly those operating in outer London boroughs.

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Community funds
People's Postcode Trust
The Postcode Society Trust awards funds raised from players of the People’s Postcode Lottery to local good causes in the south of England. Provides core or project funding of up to £20,000 to organisations with an income of less than £1m (and preferably less than £500k).
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