LankellyChase Foundation

Aims of Fund

To support work that has a recognisable charitable purpose.

Who can apply

Any registered charity, with a focus on small local or regional charities where users and volunteers are significantly involved.

How much and what can you apply for

Examples of past grants and for what use if available

They will consider revenue support to a maximum of 5 years, although 3 year support will be more common. They monitor the effectiveness of all grants but those made over a number of years will involve more detailed evaluation and further visits from staff.

For 2009 - 2014 the priorities are:

  • Arts …promoting excellence and exploring the power of the arts (£10,000 - £15,000 a year for up to three years)
  • Breaking Cycles of Abuse …promoting safe and protective behaviours (Up to £45,000 for up to 3 years)
  • Custody and Community …promoting alternatives (£10,000 - £15,000 per year for up to 3 years)
  • Free and Quiet Minds …seeking to restore troubled minds and lives (£10,000 - £15,000 per year for up to 3 years)
  • Local People, Local Places …strengthening local communities and organisations (Revenue and capital grants of up to £50,000)

They also have a fund for summer playschemes. You can apply for £500 and the deadline for this is usually mid May.

There is a comprehensive list of thing that they will not fund on their website.

How to apply

Download an application form from their website.

Deadlines for application

The Trustees meet every 2 months. Applications may be submitted at any time but you should be aware that agendas are planned well ahead and you should expect a period of 6 months between an initial application and formal consideration by the Trustees. If your application is being seriously considered a representative of the Trust will arrange to visit you.

Other details

Do not make grants to replace funds that have been withdrawn from statutory sources, or consider applications to replace time expired grants from Lottery funding.

Contact details

LankellyChase Foundation
1 The Court
High Street
Harwell
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 0EY

Telephone and fax: 01235 820044

Email: enquiries@lankellychase.org.uk

www.lankellychase.org.uk

Date & initials

14/6/11 JG

Information services at the Resource Centre

Information sheets

Our information sheets are simply written and aim to cover the essentials of running a group and its activities

Favourite Funders

If you are looking for help with fundraising, you may find our Favourite Funders pages useful.

Beachcomber

Beachcomber is our online database of useful resources and services for groups in Sussex.  It contains contact details for people who can offer specialist help with running a group, as well as suppliers for practical resources and equipment.

Reference Library

We have a small reference library of books and information for community and voluntary groups.  Our full library catalogue is available online.  All groups are welcome to drop in and use the library, free of charge.

Front desk information service

If you have a question about running your group that is not answered here, you could try asking our front desk worker.  We will respond to your request within 7 days.  Contact us by phone (01273 606160), email, or by using our feedback form, or just drop in - we are here from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday.

Additional support for some groups

We can offer more intensive support for certain groups.  See our Additional Support page to find out more.

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