Grants of up to £18,000 are available for small charities working in Yorkshire to tackle disadvantage and deliver sustainable benefit in local communities.
The Brelms Trust CIO is currently open for applications. Funding is aimed at registered charities that are based in Yorkshire and delivering projects that directly benefit Yorkshire communities.
What funding is available?
Grants of between £1,000 and £6,000 per year are available.
Funding can be awarded:
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As a one-off grant
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Or for up to three consecutive years
This means organisations can receive between £3,000 and £18,000 in total over three years.
The Trust does not provide 100% of project costs, so match funding from other sources is required.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, organisations must:
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Be registered with the Charity Commission
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Be based and working in Yorkshire
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Deliver projects that directly benefit Yorkshire communities
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Have an annual income of less than £300,000
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Hold unrestricted reserves of six months or less
Re-applications from previous grantees must wait 12 months after final monitoring and evaluation. Applications previously rejected must also wait 12 months before reapplying.
Priority is given to charities working at the heart of communities to tackle disadvantage and provide sustainable benefit.
What can the funding support?
The Trust funds charities that enable disadvantaged people to play a fuller role in the community and improve their quality of life.
This may include work relating to:
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Arts, education and sport
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Carers
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Conservation
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Debt and benefits advice
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Domestic abuse and sexual violence
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Excluded young people
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Homelessness
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Older people facing isolation
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Physical and learning disabilities
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Physical and mental health
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Prevention of re-offending
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Refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities
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Rural isolation
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Substance misuse
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Bereavement support
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Wider support for disadvantaged communities
Funding can cover:
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Core costs
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Staff salaries
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Volunteer expenses
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Running costs
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Direct service provision
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Specific project costs
What is not eligible?
The Trust does not fund:
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Organisations without charitable status
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Charities with income over £300,000
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National charities unless the project is clearly Yorkshire-based with local management and financial control
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Individuals or student gap year costs
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General appeal letters
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Religious or faith-based promotional activities
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Party political organisations
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Animal welfare
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Medical research
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Retrospective costs
How to apply
Applications are accepted at any time and are considered at quarterly Trustee meetings, usually held in March, June, September and December.
Applications must be submitted online via the Trust’s website Online Application Form
Organisations should apply directly using the official application form and review full guidance before submitting.
