No. The guidance is intended to help charities decide whether their work aligns with our focus, but meeting it does not guarantee funding.
Eligibility
Eligibility
The information below is intended as a simple guide to help charities understand whether they might be eligible for support.
Meeting this guidance does not guarantee funding, but it should help you decide whether it is worth getting in touch.
The information below is intended as a simple guide to help charities understand whether they might be eligible for support.
Meeting this guidance does not guarantee funding, but it should help you decide whether it is worth getting in touch.
Who We Support
We typically support organisations that are registered charities, working directly with children and young people to support those facing disadvantage, disability or limited opportunities, rooted in and serving local communities and can show how funding would lead to practical benefit
What We Fund
We are interested in funding that aligns with our charitable aims, responds to a clear need and has a defined purpose and outcome.
What We Do Not Usually Fund
We do not fund individuals, organisations that are not registered or exempt charities, large national charities, general fundraising appeals or activity outside our charitable aims.
While children and young people remain at the heart of our work, we may occasionally support activity beyond this where there is a clear alignment with our aims and a strong case for need.
Geography
Most of our funding is directed towards charities working in West Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
We may also consider work beyond this where there is a clear fit with our aims and a strong case for support.
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
As a charitable trust, we are only able to fund registered charities.
We do not fund individuals.
We do not usually support large national charities unless there is a clear local focus that aligns with our aims.
We are particularly interested in supporting smaller, local charities that are often doing vital work within their communities but may have fewer routes to funding.
Occasionally. While children and young people remain at the heart of our work, we may support activity beyond this where there is a clear alignment with our aims and a strong case for need.
Initial enquiries are reviewed to see whether there may be an alignment with our focus. Where appropriate, we may ask for further information before trustees consider a request as part of a funding round.
Get in Touch
If your charity looks like it may align with what we support, the best place to start is with a short initial enquiry.