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Church ... Sir George Martin Trust

Sir George Martin Trust

Small grants for charities and churches doing community outreach work in West Yorkshire.

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 that 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 that 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 will be 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

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