FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT
Main Grants
Each year the Trust awards an average of 28 main grants with a total value of around £1.1m. The majority of these are multi-year awards. Eligible organisations are those who are working in our local area (Cumbria and Lancaster District) to improve the life chances, experiences and outcomes for children, young people and adults up to the age of 24.
As of January 2024 all main and small grant applications will be submitted online via our website, using the ‘apply now’ buttons. Please check the information on the application pages for guidance and get in touch if you’re not sure.
To help the sustainability of projects and organisations, we encourage all applicants to approach the Trust at an early stage in their planning cycle.
Eligibility
We would encourage you to contact the team for an informal discussion before applying. Please ensure that you can answer YES to the following questions before submitting an application form:
- Is your organisation a registered charity or pursuing charitable objectives and operating in the interest of your community?
- Is your project based in Cumbria / Lancaster District?
- Is your project supporting the development and aspiration of children or young people who may be excluded from opportunities?
- Can you send us a copy of your most recent signed accounts?
Main Grant Application Deadlines:
- 24th January 2025 (decision date, 14th March)
- 30th May 2025 (decision date, 18th July)
- 26th September (decision date, 14th November)
We are considering appointing new trustees, and particularly seek interest from individuals with a knowledge of the voluntary sector and those with a connection to Cumbria or Lancaster District.