Postcode Lottery Local Trust

Applications will be accepted from across Great Britain for two weeks only, starting from 21 January 2020.

Description

Short-term, designated funding is available for new projects, or significant expansions of existing projects, in Great Britain that improve biodiversity and green spaces, increase community access to outdoor space, or combat climate change and promote sustainability.

Current Status: Open for Applications

Maximum value: £ 20,000

Objectives of Fund

The Trust aims to provide financial support for charities and good causes which help communities enhance their natural environment in a way that benefits the wider community.

In 2020, Postcode Local Trust will provide short-term, designated funding for local projects which relate to the following themes:

• Improving biodiversity and green spaces.
• Increasing community access to outdoor space.
• Combatting climate change and promoting sustainability.

Value Notes

Grants range from £500 to £20,000.

The following funding levels apply to specific applicants:

• Applicants that are not formally registered as a charity with OSCR/Charity Commission can apply for between £500 and £2,000 in funding.
• Applicants that are registered with OSCR/Charity Commission and can provide a charity number can apply for between £500 and £20,000 in funding.

Match Funding Restrictions

The amount of funding requested from the Trust must be more than 10% of the overall project cost.

Who Can Apply

Grassroots organisations, local charities and non-profit community businesses that are seeking to effect positive change within their local area in England, Scotland and Wales are eligible to apply.

The following organisations can apply for grants of between £500 and £2,000:

• Companies limited by guarantee with a non-profit purpose.
• Constituted voluntary organisation with no charity number.
• Community Interest Company with no charity number.
• Constituted sports group with no charity number.
• Organisations with tax exempt status but no registered charity number.

The following types of organisations can apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000:

• Charities registered with the Charities Commission or OSCR.

The Trust will consider applications from branches of national charities if the branch has its own charity registration number. However, this does not extend to local Wildlife Trusts.

All applicants must be able to provide proof they are a constituted organisation and have an organisation bank account.

All registered charities, with an income above £25,000, should have a financial reserves strategy in place.

To see if your group is eligible or to apply please click the link to their website here Postcode Local Trust