Funding guidelines

There are many ways in which poverty and inequality can be addressed, though we do not have sufficient resources to support all needs. Our focus is on four areas: Employment, Advice, Social Justice and Violence. We also have a specific programme for small groups. We fund voluntary and community organisations undertaking charitable activities, though you do not need to be a registered charity to apply.

To find out more about our priorities please read our funding guidelines, which can be viewed below or are available to download

Easy Read Guidelines are also available.

How to apply
Please read our full funding guidelines carefully to check whether your proposed work fits our priorities. If, after reading these guidelines, you are in doubt as to whether your work fits then please telephone us so that we can discuss and answer any specific queries you may have. If you are confident your work meets our funding priorities you need to complete our Application Form.

Closing dates
We have three closing dates for completed applications to be sent to us. These are:

8 October by 5pm
4 February by 5pm
28 May by 5pm

Please note that we do not accept applications sent by e-mail or fax.
Our office address is 6 Middle Street, London EC1A 7PH.