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Frequently asked questions

Here you will find a set of FAQ’s that answer questions we are often asked. If you have any queries that are not answered, feel free to contact us and a member of our team will reach out to answer your query.

Grant FAQ's

What is your grant criteria?
  • The charity or community group should primarily support one of our three core pillars.
  • Charitable or community-based projects should be located in the same county as one of the Focus Group offices.
  • The charity or community group needs to have an annual income of less than £1m.
  • Have core running costs of less than 35% (this does not include professional costs).
  • The grant should be for a tangible project with clear and measurable benefits.

You can apply for a grant using out online portal by clicking here. If you would like to learn more about the grant process please visit our grant page or contact us using the online form.

Anyone who meets our criteria but if you don’t, then speak with us. We may be able to help in other ways.

The Charity Trustees meet four times a year to review grant applications, but date may vary. Typically, they are mid-March, mid-June, mid-September and mid-November.

Yes, we may close the portal to assess incoming applications or if our funding is low.

Most grants range from £2,000 to £8,000.

We aim to inform you and issue the paperwork and funds within 4 weeks of the Grant Committee meeting.

Yes, you can reapply once your current project has ended, usually after one year. If you have been unsuccessful for a grant, then we ask you wait 6 months to reapply and book a call with our grants team so we can give you advise on what we look for.

No, but we typically stop assessing new applications 4 weeks before a Grant Committee meeting.

As part of our mission we pride ourselves on building relationships with the charities we work with and are always looking for ways to support and assist them. Please do let us know about volunteer opportunities or events. We may also be able to introduce you to other charities to collaborate and strengthen the output of our grant.

Apply for a grant today!