Independent grant-maker supporting work in North East England and Central Scotland

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How to approach us

Clear steps. No guesswork.

Use these five guidance pages to check broad fit, prepare a concise enquiry and understand the information the Trust has—and has not—published.

01 / Funding guidance

Is our work likely to fit?

Use the confirmed information below to make an initial assessment. The Trust should always be contacted for its current application policy.

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02 / Funding guidance

Before you enquire

A short pause before writing can save time for your organisation and the Trust. Start with purpose, place and a realistic request.

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03 / Funding guidance

Preparing your enquiry

A useful first email gives the Trust enough information to understand the organisation, the work, the place and the question you are asking.

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04 / Funding guidance

What helps trustees understand

The Trust has not supplied a formal scoring framework. These principles explain what makes any charitable funding request easier to understand and consider.

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05 / Funding guidance

Decisions and expectations

Four trustees oversee the Trust and its grant-making. No fixed decision timetable or detailed process was supplied for publication.

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