Reg Charity No. 1135701
georgeoliverfoundation@gmail.com
Apply for funding
How to apply for funding
How to apply for funding
Each year we fund a range of projects with organisations that work to support children and young people in in many different ways .
Each year we fund a range of projects with organisations that work to support children and young people in in many different ways .
- Applications are accepted from UK registered charities of any size. We specifically encourage smaller charities to apply.
- We look for specific "projects" to fund with focus on ones that are not already established.
- We make 4 - 5 grants of between £5000 and £7500 each year. We also consider applications for smaller amounts of funding.
We accept applications at any time through the year. The final deadline is 31st January each year and funding is sent out at the end of April.
Our full "Criteria for Project Funding" guide is below.
Click here for the Application Form *Please note we are only able to accept applications made using this form*
Please send your form and any other information to georgeoliverfoundation@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Criteria for project funding
All applications will be considered using the following criteria:
a) Details of project:
To be provided in sufficient detail for the Trustees to be able to fully consider the project. Including a description of the project, the proposed impact of funding, what the funding will be used for (a breakdown of expenditure if appropriate) and the aims of the project. We will also require information as to when funding will be required. All applicants should also provide details of the organisation applying for a grant and details of activities carried out.
b) Ethos of project:
The George Oliver Foundation will support charities that seek to provide children with love, help and support, irrespective of religion/race or socio-economic background. We need to know who will benefit from the project and for this group to meet our ethos.
c) Fit of project with aims of The George Oliver Foundation:
We believe that every child is born with the right to love, freedom and happiness. The George Oliver Foundation strives simply to raise funds to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in any way that we can. Applicants need to explain how any grant will meet this requirement.
d) Ability of charity to provide The George Oliver Foundation with feedback:
The George Oliver Foundation reports back to its supporters on how the money they have donated has been utilised and the effect that the projects it supports have. Applicants need to show how they will meet this feedback requirement and can help us engage with our supporters and make these projects real for them.
e) Sustainability of projects/charities:
Many projects are “long-term” in scope and if this is the case, applicants will be expected to show how projects are sustainable and the direction they will go in the future. We also fund “one-off” projects, in which case, applicants need to show why and how the projects will meet their objectives. Applicants are also requested to show if there is potential for “long-term” partnering with The George Oliver Foundation.
f) How project obtains funding:
The George Oliver Foundation is particularly keen to assist in projects that may otherwise not happen due to lack of funding. Please make this clear in your application if it applies to your project. Furthermore The George Oliver Foundation also encourages applicants to provide details of any “extensions” to the main grant if fundraising exceeds targets.
