Trustee responsibility
Trustees are responsible for the stewardship of charitable resources and grant decisions. A clear enquiry helps them understand fit, purpose and the practical use of funds.
The existence of a relevant funding area does not guarantee support, and the Trust may receive more suitable requests than it can fund.
Timings
Because no standard deadline or response timetable was supplied, applicants should ask about current arrangements. Do not make commitments that depend on a grant until a decision has been confirmed.
If the answer is no
A decision not to fund can reflect limited resources, timing, policy or fit. It does not necessarily judge the wider value of an organisation’s work.