Support for grant applications
To help you with your grant application we have developed some simple guidelines to follow. Before you apply, please ensure that your application meets the following criteria.
- Usage: we accept applications for grants to cover either a project or core costs.
- Awarding: we do not award grants to individuals or commercial organisations.
- Amount: the maximum grant you can apply for is £20,000 per year.
- Location: your work must benefit those in England within 15 miles of The Bluecoat building.
- Focus: your work must align with our goals of tackling the causes of poverty, disadvantage and inequality.
- Governance: your organisation needs to demonstrate effective, fair, and transparent management.
- Sustainability: you need to be able to demonstrate that your organisation and the work you do is sustainable.
- Impact: you need to be able to demonstrate the quantitative impact of the grant you apply for.
Our application process
Once you are happy that your application meets the above criteria, please:
- Download the form below and return your completed form to us. If you are unable to access the form, then please contact us.
- You will receive confirmation of your application within one week.
- Notification of the outcome of your grant request will be sent within one month after the receipt of your application.
Still have questions?
Please email office@thechesterbluecoatcharity.co.uk or call us at 01244 345787.
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