Buckinghamshire Grants Strategic Fund

STRATEGIC FUND Through our Strategic Fund we want to work with organisations who share our priorities and are interested in working with us to bring about positive change for Buckinghamshire. Our support for culture, sustainable food and young people has specific priorities detailed on the funding theme pages.

WHAT WE OFFER Organisations which are formally constituted but not listed with a regulator, such as the Charity Commission or Companies House, can apply for smaller one year grants. Organisations registered with a regulating body can apply for grants for up to three years. We fund specific projects and core costs. We can’t replace lost income or reimburse activity which has already taken place. We also make capital grants but prefer to not be the only funder. Apply anytime. There’s no application deadline. A partnership approach.

FUNDING THEMES Sustainable Food Systems Culture Opportunities for Young People

We have chosen our funding themes because they: -Connect with the interests of Waddesdon Manor and Estate -Support issues, sectors and demographic groups that have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic -Focus on building a positive future and a resilient county

Grants of up to £5,000 for 1 year for incorporated associations, groups, societies and organisations not registered with a regulator, such as the Charity Commission or Companies House. Grants of up to £100,000 per year for up to 3 years for organisations which are registered with a regulating body. Applications of under £30,000 will hear the outcome of funding within 2-3 months. Applications over £30,000 will be discussed at Trustees meetings in July and November each year and announced afterwards.

We encourage applications which help organisations to work together and welcome partnership approaches. Strategic grantees will be asked to report back to the Foundation and share a breakdown of expenditure. We also like to visit funded projects when possible.

WHO CAN APPLY? We fund not-for-profit organisations which deliver activity that is legally charitable and for public benefit. Applicants should provide a governing document or constitution for their organisation. Organisations providing a service to residents in the county of Buckinghamshire can apply. We don’t fund in Milton Keynes or neighbouring counties. We prioritise small and medium sized organisations with income of under £1 million annually. Funded organisations must hold a bank account in their own name. Holders of current Local and Community or Impact grants may not apply until the end of their funded project and all reports have been shared with us. Current Covid-19 Support Fund Grantees may apply so long as their new proposal does not duplicate existing support.

WHAT WE DON'T FUND For-profit organisations and businesses cannot apply for funding. We also don’t fund promotion of religion, overseas travel, animal welfare and campaigns.