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As part of the CVS Funding Tookit has produced an information sheet that details all the major local funders. This can be downloaded from this webpage. However, below we highlight some of the major local funders:
Major Local Funders
Bedford Charity (The Harpur Trust)
Contact details:
Lucy Bardner,
Princeton Court,
Pilgrim Centre,
Brickhill Drive,
Bedford,
MK41 7PZ
Telephone 01234 369500,
Fax 01234 368505
Email grants@harpur-trust.org.uk
Website www.bedfordcharity.org.uk (online form now available)
The Bedford Charity, also known as The Harpur Trust, is one of the 200 largest charities in the UK, but a local one, with three charitable objectives:
- The promotion of education
- The relief of those who are sick or in need, hardship or distress
- The provision of recreational facilities with a social welfare purpose
Within the Borough of Bedford Only (includes North Bedfordshire).
The Bedford Charity is a big supporter of the local community, providing grants for a wide range of activities and projects under its responsive grants programme.
Following the Strategic Plan in 2004, the Trustees have introduced an additional series of themed grants programmes to supplement the existing responsive grants programme beginning in June 2005 with “Excellence in Education” and ’’Homelessness’’ launched in June 2007 . Each year the responsive grants programme distributes around £500,000, but as new programmes are added the amount in the themed grant programme will increase each year.
The total grants budget for each of the themed programmes is £100,000 per annum for projects and initiatives in the Borough of Bedford. The ‘’Excellence in Education’’ programme embraces education in all its forms and therefore could encompass initiatives based in either formal or informal settings and benefiting learners of all abilities and ages. The ‘’Homelessness’’ programme aims to support and promote good practice and long term solutions for homeless and potentially homeless people in the Borough of Bedford. The application forms and process are the same as for the main grants programme, and projects will be expected to be working towards identified outcomes and will clearly describe assessment methods and indicators used to monitor outcomes.
There are no upper or limits on grants. However, applications in excess of £35,000 for one year, or £100,000 over a three year period, must be agreed by the full governing body of the Charity on recommendation from the Grants Committee. In recent years, 75% of awards made have been for under £10,000.
Exclusions include commercial organisations, grants for religious purposes, trips and expeditions, projects which the local authority or similar body has a statutory obligation to fund.
The Charity welcomes organisations contacting them for informal guidance on the grant giving programmes, the application process and time scales. There is a two stage application process. Forms and detailed guidance notes are available from the Charity and can be downloaded from their website. Applications can be submitted online via the website.
Wixamtree Trust
Contact details: Paul Patten, Administrator, The Wixamtree Trust, 148 The Grove, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9JZ. Telephone 0208 777 8754. Email wixamtree@thetrustpartnership.com
This Trust states that they favour registered charities based in Bedfordshire. No grants to individuals. Single grants average £1000 to £5000 and can be for one-off projects, core costs and research. Trustees meet quarterly to consider applications.
Application forms are available from the administrator by email. A recent set of audited accounts will be required. Any donations awarded to be treated as ‘anonymous’ by the recipient.
Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation
Contact details: Mark West, Chief Executive, The Barn, Buttercup Farm, Hockliffe Road, Tebworth, Nr Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9QA. Telephone 01525 878142.
Email mark.west@blcf.org.uk
The Foundation states that it was established in 2000 and is dedicated to improving the quality of community life of Bedfordshire people, and in particular those in special need by reason of disability, age, financial or other disadvantages. Grants of up to £500 are available and can be for start up and running costs or for specific projects. No grants for religious or political activities. Applications by a simple form. The panel meets quarterly in March, June, September and December.
WREN
Contact details:
Emma Brooks,
Telephone 01234 772370
Email emma.brooks@wren.org.uk
Website www.wren.org.uk
Grants are available in Bedfordshire from the Landfill tax money of the Environmental Body WREN (formerly Shanks). The grants made under the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme look to improve community life by enhancing existing facilities as well as providing new facilities, including play areas, skate parks, community gardens, woodland improvements, greens and public parks, nature
reserves, churches and religious buildings of all denominations, listed buildings, monuments & village halls. For more information about WREN and the availability of LTCS funding visit www.wren.org.uk or call 01953 717165.
Biffaward
Contact details:
Sue Norman or Beni Wright,
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity,
The Old School,
Cardington,
Bedfordshire.
Telephone 01234 832614.
Email sue@bedsrcc.org.uk
Biffaward is one of the Landfill Communities Fund schemes, and has awarded more than £80 million to worthwhile projects since 1997. They support projects which enhance communities or biodiversity, sometimes both. Managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and using landfill tax credits donated by Biffa Waste Services, Biffaward offers different levels of funding:
- Small Grants – £250-£5,000 for groups that need funding to improve the quality of life in their community
- Main Grants (Community) – £5,000 - £50,000 to provide or improve community spaces and cultural facilities
- Main Grants (Biodiversity) – £5,000 - £50,000 to create, restore and manage areas to increase biodiversity
- Flagship – £150,000 - £500,000 for community-led regeneration schemes and large scale biodiversity projects of regional or national significance
Projects can only be funded if they are within the required proximity of a Biffa operation. Whether you need to have a Biffa operation within 10 or 25 miles depends on the type of funding you are looking for. To find out more about Biffaward, see if your project is eligible or download application forms, visit the website at www.biffaward.org
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Linda Candita or Jane Owen on 01234 354366 for help in identifying potential funders in Bedfordshire
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