Small grants boost for north-east charities

GRASSROOTS charities in Moray and the north-east can now apply once more to a small grants scheme being run by the Foyle Foundation.

The scheme is designed to support charities registered and operating in the UK, especially those working at local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities.

Online applications are now being accepted from charities that have an annual turnover of less than £150,000 per annum. Larger or national charities will normally not be considered under this scheme.

The fund's focus will be to make one-year grants only to cover core costs or essential equipment, to enable ongoing service provision, homeworking or delivery of online digital services to charities that can show financial stability.

Priority will be given to supporting local charities still active in their communities which are currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community either directly or through online support if possible.

At present, it will not a priority to consider building projects unless these are for essential repairs or re-equipping, in order for charities to carry out their work more efficiently or cost effectively and where it can be demonstrated why there is an immediate need to carry out these works.

Charities can apply for between £1000 and £10,000.

There are no deadlines for submission. Online Applications can be received at all times, but it may take up to three months to obtain a decision from Trustees.

When an application is declined, the charity is eligible to reapply 12 months after the previous request date.

For more information and to apply, visit the Foyle Foundation website.

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