Charles Hayward Foundation - Small Grants
Overview
The Foundation’s small grant programme awards grants of up to £7,000 for projects in their Older People category.
ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a UK registered charity. The area of operation for their small grant programme is the British Isles. They consider the quality of projects more important than their geographical location.
- The charity’s annual income must be less than £350,000.
Funding Priorities
The Foundation will only fund projects in the following sub-categories:
- Programmes aiming to alleviate isolation and depression in older people, including informal day care or social, physical and recreational activities.
- Programmes which give practical help, assistance and support for older people living in their own homes.
- Programmes addressing the emotional and practical needs of older carers.
- Programmes designed to meet the specific needs of people with dementia.
They wish to fund preventative and early intervention programmes being delivered at the community level which allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain independent.
The are interested in programmes which can demonstrate their effectiveness in improving the quality of life of older people.
They favour projects that offer a consistent and sustained benefit rather than one-off events or short-lived activities.
The trustees will consider the overall financial position of the charity including the level of unrestricted reserves when awarding grants.
For guidance on the types and size of grants they make, please refer to specific category guidelines, also downloadable click here.
Notes
- Charities that have previously received a grant are asked to wait two years from the date of the grant payment before re-applying.
- Charities that have applied unsuccessfully must wait one year from the date of declination before re-applying.