Bernard Sunley Foundation Deadline: Rolling
One-off capital grants are available to registered charities in England,
as well as those with ‘accepted’ and ‘exempt’ status, for projects in the areas of community, education, health, and social welfare.
The Foundation offers three levels of grants: large grants of £20,000 and above, medium grants of up to £20,000, and small grants of £5,000 and under.
The majority (roughly 60%) of grants awarded are under £5,000. Grants exceeding £25,000 are exceptional and are typically awarded to major capital projects.
Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed in order of receipt. Small grant applications usually have a response within 3 months. Projects with budgets of £100,000 upwards should apply at least six months before their project is due to start. charities registered with the Charity Commission in England can apply. applications will also be considered from churches, specialist schools, uniformed youth groups (scouts, guides etc.), and housing associations, as well as cooperative societies and community benefit societies registered with the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority).
The aim of the Foundation is to help raise the quality of life in England, particularly for the young, disadvantaged, and older people. The funding is for one-off capital projects (not running costs), such as purchase of leaseholds, new buildings, major refurbishments, and transport. rented premises must have a lease of at least 10 years remaining.
Applications for transport should be for new, not used, vehicles. In cases where grants are made, the projects are expected to be self-financing thereafter. Communty Grants are awarded towards the building or refurbishment of scout huts, village halls, community centres, youth clubs, boxing clubs, outdoor activity centres, farm and outdoor learning centres, sports centres, playing fields, and playgrounds.
Also funded are the purchase of new minibuses to assist those most in need in their local communities. Education The Foundation supports improvements and new facilities at special needs schools, and the purchase of new, adapted minibuses that benefit children with special needs and disabilities. Also funded are educational nature centres and new education and learning centres at museums, galleries, and other arts organisations.
The Foundation supports building and refurbishment projects, specialist new transport, and the creation of outdoor or recreational space for care homes, hospices, day centres, and other facilities that provide relief and sanctuary for patients, their families, and those with special needs.
The emphasis is on helping charities that are providing an excellent standard of care and support within their communities. Social Welfare The Foundation supports projects for veterans, the elderly, ex-offenders, and those in prison and schemes that enable people with mental and physical disabilities to live fuller lives in their community.
More information at: https://bernardsunley.org/index.html