The Thomas Wall Trust charities grant programme aims to support people with an emphasis on building confidence, knowledge and skills, and therefore increasing prospects of employment.
The Thomas Wall Trust offer grants up to £5,000 towards specific projects or core activities that support literacy, numeracy, digital and additional skills for learning that are likely to assist employment prospects. The Trust recognises that the future of the labour market will become increasingly competitive, with employers placing greater emphasis on transferable skills.
The Trust will fund:
- A UK charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for at least 3 years
- A project or running costs for a charity that equips people (aged 11 and over) with the skills ready for employment
- Annual repeat funding for up to 3 years – subject to satisfactory annual reviews of progress and impact
- The charity’s annual turnover does not exceed £500,000
The Trust prioritises:
- Match funded projects
- Charities that can provide compelling evidence of impact
- Charities working with collaborative networks
- Self-sustainable projects, with a view to becoming less reliant on grants in the future
How to apply:
The application process is divided into two stages:
Stage one is to complete the Expression of Interest form (link) where you will be asked to complete some basic contact details and a short description of what you require funding for.
If successful, you will be invited to Stage two – a more in-depth application form. Applicants will also be asked to submit a Project Plan, budget, latest set of financial accounts and any relevant policies.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
For more information and to apply click here
The next round of funds will be awarded in November 2020.