Ford Britain Trust grant

Working with our local communities to sow the seeds of change

We are committed to supporting the communities that we work and live in. That is why we created the Ford Britain Trust. Since April 1975 we have been able to help fund the education and advancement of our neighbours.

We 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 our UK locations. The Ford Britain Trust particularly encourages applications supported by Ford employees, but is open to all, provided that the qualifying organisations meet our selection criteria.

There are two types of grants to apply for:

Small grants for amounts up to £250

We will be accepting applications for small grants from 1st December 2021 to 28th February 2022 for review in April 2022

Large grants for amounts over £250 and up to a maximum of £3000

All applicants must be based close to one of Ford’s premises, which are found in the below locations (exceptions are sometimes made for initiatives in which Ford employees and retirees are involved), with the website offering details of the eligible postcodes:

• Essex (including East London)
• Bridgend (South Wales)
• Southampton
• Daventry
• Manchester
• Liverpool

The Trust supports charities, schools and community organisation and does so through two grant programmes: