Garfield Weston Foundation

A wide range of charities that make a positive difference, working in different sectors in the UK.

Description

Fund name	Regular grants, Major grants
Grant size	Either regular grant below £100,000 or a major grant above £100,000
Funder's interests	A wide range of causes
Activities supported	A wide range of community and charity organisations, including churches
Themes	Welfare, youth, community, arts, faith, environment, education, health, museums, and heritage
Inclusions	Grants can be for capital, revenue (often called ‘unrestricted core costs’), or project work. If an organisation wants to apply for £100,000 or over, annual income or project costs should be over £1 million
Exclusions and other info	Normally, capital grants are no more than 10% of the total project cost Operating cost grants are generally no more than 10% of the annual budget Project grants tend to be 10–20% of the total project cost Do not fund individuals, Community Interest Companies (CICs), Community Benefit Societies, social enterprises, local authorities, and councils Half of the total project must have been identified before applying They strongly recommend you apply for whatever is your greatest priority and area of need – this could be in one of three areas: Capital, Revenue (often called ‘unrestricted core costs’), or Project work
How to apply	First, take the online eligibility quiz on their website. Regular grants: Apply anytime; decision within 12 wks. Application is a typed document (maximum 10 A4 pages) Major grants: Two-stage process. First step is to email a two-page summary of your organisation and what you are raising funds for (including costs, timescale, and fundraising plan)
Deadline	Ongoing

Contact information

020 7399 6565

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Top tips for fundraising by churches

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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.