Charitable funding in Gloucestershire since 1989

Charities and organisations applying to the Trust must either be based in Gloucestershire, or they must be engaged in a project that is of specific benefit to residents of the county.

VIEWED ESPECIALLY FAVOURABLY ARE:

• The arts, museums and the built heritage;

• The environment and natural heritage;

• Community work;

• Education, sport and recreation;

• Vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors of society.
  

THE TRUSTEES ASK APPLICANTS TO SHOW THEY HAVE CONSIDERED:

• The impact of their projects upon the environment;

• Planning for long term self sufficiency, including training of staff or volunteers;

• The potential to work in partnership with other statutory and non-statutory funders;

• Their active involvement with the people who will benefit;

• The outcomes of the project or service.
  

DONATIONS ARE NOT GIVEN TO:

• medical research;

• private education;

• animal welfare appeals;

• fund trips abroad;

• projects that have already taken place;

Individuals: Applications from individuals are no longer accepted. Should an individual resident of Gloucestershire require financial support for educational needs, they are recommended to contact the Lumb's Education Trust. SCT awards an annual grant to Lumbs to enable it to support local residents on SCT's behalf. Write to: Mrs Margaret Wanless, Lumbs Education Trust, 4 Manor View, Cold Pool Lane, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 6HZ.

Churches: Appeals from churches for renovation and repair will not be accepted in 2012. You are advised to contact Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust.

Charities which have been in receipt of a grant should not re-apply for at least two years unless they have specifically been asked to do so.

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