• The charity or community group should primarily support one of our three core pillars: Socially or Economically Disadvantaged Children, Mental Health or a Community Project.

 

  • Community Projects should be located in the same county as one of the Focus Group offices, the locations of which can be found here.

 

  • The charity or community group needs to have an annual income of less than £1m.

 

  • Have core running costs of less than 35% (this does not include professional costs).

 

  • The grant should be for a tangible project with clear and measurable benefits.

 

  • We do not fund core costs or part-fund projects.