Community Grants
The Eric Wright Charitable Trust
Overview:
Community Grants are aimed at assisting and supporting the development of smaller local charitable organisations which deliver services directly to beneficiaries. While there is no minimum or maximum size requirement for the organisation, it is likely to have an income/expenditure of between £100,000 - £500,000 per annum and have been in operation for at least 3 years.
Key Grant Details:
Grant Size: £5,000 – £15,000
Length: One Year
Deadlines: None
Decision Timescale: usually 6 weeks from receipt of application
Organisation Type: Registered Charities
Location of Work: Based in and operating in the North West
The Trust’s main areas of interest are the following:
Young Person’s Wellbeing
Elderly Services
Education and Training
Health
Carer’s Support
Mental Health
What We Fund:
Revenue (‘Core costs’) and Specific Service Delivery Project costs. We will, in exceptional circumstances, fund Capital costs.
How to Apply:
Application is by way of a Grant Application Form. If you would like to apply, we would strongly advise you in the first instance to contact the Trust to discuss the nature of your application and the process involved.