Sir George Martin Trust

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Funding in England

Registered Charity Number: 223554

Description

Fund name	Regular grant programme
Grant size	Up to £5,000
Funder's interests	Supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable people and communities.
Activities supported	Registered charities and churches doing outreach work who are working to improve the well-being of residents in their local community. Charities and churches which do not have a large amount of free reserves and/or assets will be the top priority.
Themes	Children and young people Church appeals – connected with disadvantaged/vulnerable community outreach only Community centres and village halls in disadvantaged areas Music, the arts and heritage involving people in local disadvantaged communities Older people
Inclusions	Churches supporting the disadvantaged/vulnerable
Exclusions and other info	Restoration schemes of church roofs, spires, etc. Charities and churches which do not have a large amount of free reserves and/or assets will be the top priority For those based in West Yorkshire only
How to apply	A two stage application process - firstly contact the Trust Manager (by phone or email), new applicants will then be asked to meet if eligible, and an application form shared.
Deadline	The trustees will meet to discuss grant applications on 9 June 2025, 6 October 2025 and February 2026. Applicants should initially get in touch at least two to three months before each meeting.

Contact information

01943 605 372

info@sirgeorgemartintrust.org.uk

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