They have 2 programmes for funding in the UK – your project must address one of these:
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Asylum Seekers and Refugees continue to face hostility, challenge and isolation which prevents them being able to fully integrate into society; and some face considerable levels of poverty due to being unable to work or use their skills.
They want to support organisations and projects which provide essential services; which help meet their needs; and which support their participation within the wider community.
Please note that there is a difference between asylum seekers, refugees and migrants with the latter, in most cases, not a priority for our funding. This link provides more information on the differences. If your work includes services to migrants you must clearly demonstrate on your application the scale of the benefit of your proposal to asylum seekers and refugees.
Penal Affairs
Whilst custodial sentences are very damaging for all of those affected, research by the Prison Reform Trust shows that women are often more greatly impacted, especially where they have children or other caring responsibilities. During the Pandemic, for example, family visits to prisons were curtailed and many children did not see their parent for over a year.
They want to support work “through the door” where charitable organisations go into prisons with projects and support to help prisoners (especially women) cope and/or maintain family bonds and to be better able to resettle positively when released. Equally they welcome applications for post-release projects which support positive resettlement; re-stablishing family bonds; and a reduction in the likelihood of reoffending.
Please note that job-search and employment agency projects are not a priority for their funding.
To be eligible to apply, your total annual income as shown in your most recent accounts should be no more than £200,000.
If your income is above that in your latest accounts but your average income over the most recent three years is under £200,000 then you can still apply – this is to allow for one-off “good” years.
However, if your income in your current or next financial year is likely to be in excess of the threshold you are still eligible to apply but you may not be considered a priority depending on the demand on their limited funds.
They are keen to support small organisations and their preference is to fund those already established rather than new ones – though these are still eligible.
