The Leathersellers Company

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UK-wide funding

Registered Charity Number: 278072

Description

Fund name	Small Grants Programme
Grant size	Up to £5,000
Funder's interests	Grants typically focus on tackling deprivation and social problems, but a wide range of causes are supported
Activities supported	UK registered charities and Charitable incorporated organisations (CIO)
Themes	Vulnerable people in areas of deprivation
Inclusions	Activities to meet an identified need for vulnerable members of the community.
Exclusions and other info	Excludes capital projects; CICs. Planned expenditure of under £200,000 during the financial year in which you are applying for funding. Demonstrate financial need. Prioritise applications from organisations holding more than 6 months’ free/unrestricted reserves. Have at least one year’s published accounts.
How to apply	Apply online
Deadline	8 application windows throughout the year and each window will close when 40 applications have been received.

Contact information

0207 330 1462

clerk@leathersellers.co.uk

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