How to apply

For Individuals

We have different ways you can apply for a grant. As a small trust it is difficult for Trustees to deal directly with individual applicants. Therefore, applications are only accepted from recognised referral agencies that are willing to act as the sponsoring or referral organisation for the individual’s application.
Check your eligibility
Make an application

Once a complete application form has been received it is checked for eligibility. Trustees meet four times per annum usually in mid-March, mid-June, mid-September and mid-December. The latest a completed applications should be received is two weeks before the Trustees meeting. Applications are considered at the Trustees meeting and a decision is communicated to the applicant and sponsoring organisation no longer than two weeks after the meeting.

Successful applicants are expected to provide receipts for purchases of goods made with the grant given. The Trustees expect that sponsoring organisations will take some responsibility to ensure that the grant is used for the purpose for which it was given. The sponsoring or referral organisation reference form can be downloaded here.

If as an individual applicant you are not currently working with a referral or sponsoring organisation, then to identify organisations that could act in this capacity and undertake an assessment of your needs and help you make an application please click here.

How to apply

For Organisations

We do not use an application form for organisations to apply. We prefer to accept applications by sent by email but will accept postal applications. Trustees’ welcome applications for grants from all sections of the community that operate within the Ancient Parish of Handsworth and decisions that are made have regard to the Charity’s available funding levels. Our Equal Opportunities Policy is available on request.
Check your eligibility
Make an application
Our income is derived from our investment portfolio, and we receive many more applications than we can fund.
Applications can be received throughout the year. We will endeavour to acknowledge your application within 2 weeks of receiving it. Trustees meet only 4 times a year – mid-March, mid-June, mid-September and mid-December. For applications to be considered at a meeting, an applicants should endeavour to send an application one month before the Trustees meeting. If further information is required by Trustees before a decision can be made this may delay when Trustees are able to make a decision and the outcome communicated. If your application is taken to a Trustees meeting for consideration, then the outcome will be communicated within 2 weeks of the meeting.  All grant applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Trustees’ decision is final and as a small Charity with limited resources, we are not in a position to enter into any correspondence or discussion with unsuccessful applicants.
The confidentiality of your personal information is of paramount concern to us. We will process and hold your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Our Privacy Policy is available here

Key Information to be provided in a written application

Organisational Details
  • Name of organisation
  • Address
  • Key Application Contact name and contact details (email, postal address if different, phone no.)
About your organisation
  • History
  • What you do and why you do it
  • Legal status (give charity registration no if available and/or company house’s registration no)
  • Website address/Facebook link
About your Project Proposal- Give a brief summary:
  • Of the aims and objectives
  • Project activities to achieve the objectives (over what period of time, who is it targeted at and how many will benefit, in what area of the Ancient Parish of Handsworth, who will be involved in delivering the project)
  • What will be the benefits and outcomes for those involved in the project?
  • How will you monitor and report on the grant use for the benefit of at least 75% of residents of the Ancient Parish of Handsworth and the outcomes?
  • How will you know that you are making this difference?
  • Timeline for when you plan to start or need the funds and the period over which it is planned to be spent
Budget breakdown
  • Amount being sought from the Charity and towards what
  • Other funds secured or applications made
  • How any shortfall would be addressed and plans to continue the project if required
Please endeavour to keep the application to no more than 4 sides.
If you have any questions or queries please contact us
You’ll need to provide a copy of your constitution, latest annual report and end of year accounts, safeguarding policy (if applicable due to the nature of your work).