Thomas Wall Trust: Grants for Registered Charities

Open or will open again Active citizenship Adult Education/Learning Advice services Age Communities Community and neighbourhood development Community development Education and learning organisational development Poverty and deprivation School, College and University Social inclusion Social welfare and poverty Un/Employed Voluntary and community infrastructure Young people (13-25) Antrim & Newtownabbey Ards & North Down Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Belfast City Causeway Coast and Glens Derry City and Strabane England Fermanagh and Omagh Great Britain Lisburn and Castlereagh Mid and East Antrim Mid Ulster Newry, Mourne and Down Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Micro (up to £1,000) Small (up to £10,000)

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Overview

They are an inclusive charity, welcoming proposals which target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to employment, especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities and refugees.

The Trust offers grants up to £5,000 for specific projects rather than general organisational costs* that improves communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports NEET people into employment. Beneficiaries must gain at least one accredited vocational qualification during delivery.

*Pro-rata staffing and operational costs will be considered where appropriate.

Eligibility

They will fund:

A UK charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for at least 3 years and has an annual turnover of £25,000 to £500,000
A project for a charity that equips disadvantaged people (aged 18 and over) with the necessary communication skills ready for employment. Pro-rata staffing and operational costs will be considered if appropriate.
Annual repeat funding for up to 3 years – subject to satisfactory annual reviews of progress and impact

They expect

Successful outcomes to be evidenced – Impact reports can be emailed to the Grants Officer.
Delivery to be based on an already proven successful model.
The project to be operating in partnership with other local organisations.