FSJ Trust

Funds for charities and churches in Essex.

Description

Fund name	Grants programme in Essex
Grant size	£2,000 and £3,000
Funder's interests	Charities in Essex
Activities supported	The majority of funding is applied to projects and groups within Essex, either directly or through national charities for specific Essex-based projects.
Themes	Arts, churches, community, medical, youth, and miscellaneous
Inclusions	Applications for core funding, project-based initiatives, refurbishment of premises, and equipment costs may all be considered for awards. See note on capital grants in 'Exclusions'
Exclusions and other info	Excludes projects outside of Essex Very occasionally, larger Capital grants may be considered. These require an in-depth discussion before any formal application. Any potential project will require a visit from the Administrator.
How to apply	Follow the bullet point list of application guidance on the website
Deadline	Ongoing. The Trustees meet three times a year (February, May, and September) to consider applications.

Contact information

01245 809 899

plangran@fsjtrust.org.uk

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Fundraising home Top tips for fundraising List of grant funders Researching funders

Grant application checklist Case for support Outputs and outcomes

Fundraising support

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Useful links

Fundraising home Top tips for fundraising List of grant funders Researching funders

Grant application checklist Case for support Outputs and outcomes

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Top tips for fundraising by churches

Key steps and suggestions for you and your church to take for successful fundraising.

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List of grant funders for churches

A list of the top funders that support churches and are currently offering grants. Search to find potential grants for your church.

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Researching possible donors and funders

Successful fundraising and grant applications begin with research into possible donors and funders.

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Case for support guidance for churches

Regardless of which funder or donor you approach, you will need to have a clear and compelling case for support. This will act as a foundation for all your fundraising and is key to achieving successful applications.

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A checklist: key factors for successful fundraising

After researching possible funders and grants for your church, use this checklist to identify some key points to consider before making an application.

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Outputs and outcomes guidance

These words (outputs and outcomes) appear frequently in the world of fundraising and are key to writing clear funding applications.