Small Grants

Our Small Grants Programme provides grants of between £500 to £4,500 towards revenue or capital costs. Last year we made 19 small grants, awarding £55,000. Grants ranged from £1,000 to £4,500 and the average grant size was around £2,900. To get an idea of the size of grant we make, and the types of organisations we have supported, you can see a list of grants made in our Annual Accounts.

The next application deadline for Small Grants is 14th March 2025.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from all charities and groups who meet our aims. We encourage all applicants to contact the Trust Manager to discuss your eligibility and project before applying.

Before you apply, please check that you are eligible. Please make sure you can say ‘yes’ to the following questions:

  • Is your group a registered charity/pursuing charitable purposes? If you are not a registered charity, can you provide a copy of your governing document?
  • Does your project or work take place in Westmorland?
  • Does your project or work meet the priority areas of the Trust?
  • Can you provide a copy of your last audited/signed accounts and most recent bank statement?
  • Do you have 3 separate quotes for capital projects?