Funding Buddies

The following Funds are open for application:-

The Brook Trust Fund

The Brook Trust for Kent will make grants to organisations and individuals working to achieve positive social outcomes.  Projects using early intervention where possible to tackle disadvantage, deprivation and social exclusion.  Particularly in areas of older people, offenders & ex-offenders, women’s groups and parenting support for vulnerable families.

Grants available from £500 to £5,000

The Sarah & Francis Salway Grassroots Fund

This fund is interested in projects that involve local people in self-started initiatives which support the spirit and wellbeing of the community.  Especially projects that support individuals and communities to help themselves in enterprising and self-sustaining ways.  There is a preference for projects involving volunteers.  Particularly interested in environmental projects and projects involving and encouraging creativity.

Grants available from £250 to £3,000

Deadline: 7^th June 2012

The Rooney Foundation Fund

The Rooney Foundation Fund has a specific interest in supporting those affected by disability and life-limiting conditions, especially children and young people. The fund will give grants to groups, charities, families or individuals. Families and individual applications must be referred by an independent professional charity or organization which is providing a service to the person concerned.

Grants awarded on a case by case basis

No Deadline

The Crown Charitable Fund

The Crown Charitable Fund aims to benefit voluntary and community groups working with children and young people up to age 18 in Herne Bay.  Applications from groups in the wider Canterbury District may also be eligible to apply.

1. Priority will be given to match funding opportunities.
2. Particular note to be taken where applicants have shown great determination in their fundraising activities.
3. Salary costs will not normally be funded.  Strong preference for projects run by local people who give their time on a voluntary basis.

Grants available from £250 up to £5,000 Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis

Ward & Partners Charitable Fund

The Ward & Partners Charitable Fund makes grants to support charities, community groups and projects that directly benefit children with disabilities in Kent and Medway.  There is a strong preference for projects that can demonstrate a direct benefit to children with disabilities with a clear indication of how many children will benefit.  The fund will also consider applications for individual children.

Grants available from £250 to £5,000

To apply for any of the above mentioned funds please go to our website and download a grant enquiry form on: http://www.kentcf.org.uk/funds.html

Applications are assessed on an on-going basis

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