Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch)

Correspondent Paula Ridley, Director, 98 Portland Place, London, W1B 1ET

Telephone:  020 7636 5313 - Fax: 020 7908 7580

E-mail: info@gulbenkian.org.uk - Website:  www.gulbenkian.org.uk

Applications:  Apply in writing to the UK branch at the address shown, not by telephone, e-mail nor in person.

The Camelot Foundation

Correspondent:  Julie Gilson, Grants Manager, 11-13 Lower, Grosvenor Place , London , SW1W 0EX

Telephone:  020 7828 6085 - Fax:  020 7828 6087

E-mail:  info@camelotfoundation.org.uk - Website:  www.camelotfoundation.org.uk

Meets:  Four times a year

Applications:  For guidelines and project proposal form send SAE (A4) to the value of 33p. Different formats, large print and audiotape available.

Century Radio Charitable Trust

Correspondent:  Jane Spooner, Secretary, Century House, PO Box 100, Church Street, Gateshead, NE8 2YY

Telephone: 0191 477 6666 - Fax: 0191 478 3509

E-mail: jane.spooner@centuryfm.co.uk

Meets: No information available

Applications:  In writing to the correspondent.

The Children’s Foundation – Regional Small Grants

Correspondent:  The Chief Executive, The Regional Small Grants Programme, PO Box 2YB, Queen Victoria Road Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 2YB

Telephone:  0191 202 3000 - Fax:  0191 202 3049

E-mail:  childrens.foundation@ncl.ac.uk - Website:  www.thechildrensfoundation.co.uk

Meets:  Three times a year, usually March, July and November.

Applications:  Application forms are available on request from the Foundation. A copy of your latest accounts must accompany your application.

De Clermont Charitable Company Limited

Correspondent:  Mrs E K De Clermont, Secretary, Morris Hall, Norham, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JY

Telephone:  01289 382 259 - Meets:  The Trustees respond to appeals as they are received.

Applications:  In writing to the correspondent.

The Coalfield Regeneration Trust

Correspondent:  Ms Jen McKevitt, Regeneration Manager, North East, The Eco Centre, Room 7B, Windmill Way, Hebburn, NE31 1SR

Telephone:  0191 428 5550 - Freephone:  0800 064 85 60 - Fax:  0191 428 5005

E-mail:  jenm@coalfields-regen.org.uk - Website:  www.coalfields-regen.org.uk

Meets:  Every six weeks

Applications:  Voluntary and community groups can apply for grants to fund capital or revenue costs, under one of three funding streams:

• Bridging the Gap: a fast-track programme for grants of between £500 and £10,000. The Trust wants to ensure that funds are available to those groups which have traditionally had greatest difficulty in attracting funding. Contact Ms Ashleigh Gibson at the correspondent address for further details.
• Small grants: for grants of between £10,000 and £30,000
• Main grants: for grants of £30,000+.

Comic Relief

Correspondent:  Peter Argall, UK Grants Manager, 5th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP

Telephone:  020 7820 5555 - Fax:  020 7820 5500

E-mail:  red@comicrelief.org.uk
Meets:  8 times a year

Applications:  If you would like to talk to someone before you apply, the staff in the UK Grants Team are happy to discuss your ideas with you.

Please send an A4 self addressed envelope (57p 1st class stamp or 31p 2nd class stamp) to obtain a copy of the most up to date guidelines (also available in large print, on audio tape and in Braille)

The Community Foundation serving Tyne and Wear and Northumberland

Correspondent:  Community Foundation, Percy House, Percy Street, Newcastle, NE1 4PW

Telephone:  0191 222 0945 - Fax:  0191 230 0689

E-mail:  general@communityfoundation.org.uk - Website:  www.communityfoundation.org.uk

Meets:  Grants panels and committees meet and award grants throughout the year

Applications:  Guidelines and application forms are available from the Community Foundation main grants programme. The foundation welcomes exploratory telephone calls from organisations thinking of applying.

Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust

Correspondent:  Peter Magnay, Thomas Magnay and Co, 13 Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1LU

Tel:  0191 488 7459 - Fax:  0191 488 8682

Meets:  No information available

Applications: There is no application form. Written applications, enclosing a SAE, should be sent to the correspondent.

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

Correspondent: Margaret Hyde, Director, 11 Park Place, London, SW1A 1LP

Tel: 020 7297 4700 - Fax: 020 7297 4701

E-mail: info@esmeefairbairn.org.uk - Website: www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk

Applications: All applicants should first obtain the Foundations guidelines from the website or by calling the number above.

The Foundation for Sport and the Arts

Correspondent: Grattan Edicott OBE, Secretary to the Trustees, PO Box 20, Liverpool, L13 1HB

Tel: 0151 259 5505 - Fax: 0151 230 0664

Meets: Two sets of meetings per year.

Applications: Detailed guidelines and a questionnaire to accompany you application are available from the correspondent.

Joseph Strong Frazer Trust

Correspondent: Joseph Miller & Co Accountants, Scottish Provident House, 31 Mosley Street, Newcastle, NE1 4HX

Meets: March and September - Applications: There is no standard application form. Written applications can be made at anytime.

The Goshen Trust (Formerly the Albert Dicken Charitable Trust)

Correspondent: R Oliver, Trustee, The Goshen Trust, PO Box 367, Stockton on Tees, TS16 9YR

Meets: Quarterly in March, June, September and December.

Applications: In writing to correspondent, including a SAE.

Greggs Trust

Correspondent:  Ms Jenni Wagstaff, Trust Manager, Fernwood House, Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 1TL

Tel: 0191 212 7626 - Fax: 0191 281 9536 - E-mail: jenniw@greggs.co.uk

Meets: Twice each year, in May and November, monthly grants up to £500.

Applications: Applicants should request the policy and priorities leaflets from the correspondent before preparing an application. The Trust does not use an application form for major or small grants.

Rose Joicey Fund

Correspondent: Finance Officer, Newcastle CVS, MEA House, Ellison Place, Newcastle, NE2 8XS

Tel:  0191 232 7445 - Fax:  0191 230 5640

Meets:  No Information given

Applications:  By letter to the correspondent, stating the costs, amount sought and other sources approached. Application for individuals by letter via Social Services or similar.

The Kelly Charitable Trust

Correspondent:  Sir David Kelly CBE, Chairman of the Trustees, Stanton Fence, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8PP

Meets:  Infrequently, but as required.

Applications:  Applications should be in writing addressed to the correspondent, providing a simple explanation of the organisation and how the grant will be used.

The Sir James Knott Trust

Correspondent:  Vivien R Stapley, Trust Secretary, 16 – 18 Hood Street, Newcastle, NE1 6JQ

Tel:  0191 230 4016 - Meets:  Three times a year, normally February, June and October.

Applications:  The Trust does not publish guidelines for applicants. Brief written applications should be sent to the correspondent.

The Allen Lane Foundation

Correspondent:  Heather Swailes, Executive Secretary, 90 The Mount, York, YO24 1AR

Tel:  01904 61 3223 - Fax:  01904 613 133

E-mail:  enquires@allenlane.demon.co.uk - Website: www.allenlane.org.uk

Meets:  Three times a year, usually in February, June and October.

Applications:  Grants are made to organisations for charitable work. “Guidance for Applicants” which explains how to apply can be found at The Foundations website (see above). The site also provides detailed guidance for applicants, lists all grants made and closing dates for each meeting of the Trustees.

The Northern Rock Foundation

Correspondent:  Fiona Ellis, Director, Woodbine Road Methodist Church, Woodbine Road, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 1DD

Tel:  0191 284 8412 - Fax:  0191 284 8413

E-mail:  generaloffice@nr-foundation.org.uk - Website:  www.nr-foundation.org.uk

Meets:  At least 5 times a year

Applications:  Guidelines and application forms for the different grant making programmes are available from the Foundations office and can be returned anytime.

Sir John Priestman Charity Trust

Correspondent:  Mr P W Taylor, Trustee, Messrs McKenzie Bell, 13 John Street, Sunderland, SR1 1JG

Tel:  0191 567 4857 - Meets:  Quarterly (January, April, July and October)

Applications:  In writing to the correspondent.

The Ragdoll Foundation

Correspondent:  Lydia Thomas, Director, Russell House, Ely Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LW

Tel:  01789 773 059 - Fax:  01789 773 059

E-mail:  info@ragdollfoundation.org.uk - Website:  www.ragdollfoundation.org.uk

Meets:  Four times a year

Applications:  Printed guidelines are available from the Trust’s office. Applications in writing are accepted from registered charities and voluntary organisations.

The Royal Victoria Trust for the Blind

Correspondent:  Mr A E Veitch MBE, C/o Lismore, 17 Benwell Grange Avenue, Newcastle, NE15 6RP

Tel:  0191 273 3934 - Meets: January, March, May, July, September and November.

Applications: Applications should be made on the Trusts application form and supported by a local society for visually impaired people or social services. Applications for equipment should be accompanied by an appropriate estimate of cost. Successful applicants may re-apply for funding, continuing funding or for a different project at any time.

Storrow Scott Charitable Will Trust

Correspondent: G W Meikle Esq., Trustee, Dickinson Dees, St Ann’s Wharf, 112 Quayside, Newcastle, NE99 1SB

Meets:  Once a year, in July. - Applications:  In writing to the correspondent.

Sherburn House Charity

Correspondent:  Stephen P Hallett, The Administration office, Ramsey House, Sherburn Hospital, Durham, DH1 2SE

Tel: 0191 372 2551 - Fax: 0191 372 0035

E-mail: sphallett@sherburnhouse.org - Website: www.sherburnhouse.org

Meets: Every two months

Applications: Contact the Trust to be sent their application form. You should complete this and return it along with a copy of your latest accounts and annual report.

Sunderland Council for Voluntary Services

Correspondent:  Mary Pattinson, Riverview House, West Wear Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XD

Tel:  0191 565 1566 - E-mail:  admin@sunderlandcvs.co.uk

Applications: SCVS provide funding advice.  Information on small grant schemes and larger funders are available.  If you need advice on how to complete an application for funding, then come into the office and meet a funding officer.

Sunderland Housing Group - Aspire

Correspondent:  Christine Todd - Tel:  0191 525 5953

E-mail:  christine.todd@sunderlandhousing.co.uk - Website: www.sunderlandhousinggroup.co.uk

Applications:  Contact Housing Group for more information

The Tudor Trust

Correspondent: The Trustees, 7 Ladbroke Grove, London, W11 3BD

Tel: 020 7727 8522 - Fax: 020 7221 8522

Meets: Continuously throughout the year

Application: The leaflet “How to Apply” is available from the Trusts office, or on the Trusts website.

The Vardy Foundation

Correspondent:  Sir Peter Vardy, Chair of Trustees, Houghton House, Emperor Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XR

Meets: No information given - Applications: In writing to the correspondent.

The William Webster Charitable Trust

Correspondent: Miss M Bertenshaw, Trust Officer, Barclays Bank Trust Company ltd, Osborne Court, Gadbrook Park, Northwick, Cheshire, CW9 7UE

Tel: 01606 313 173 - Meets: Three times a year in March, July and November.

Applications: Applications are in writing only and should include:

• Details of the project
• How much is required
• How much has already been raised from other sources
• A balance sheet

Garfield Weston Foundation

Correspondent: Fiona M Hare, Administrator, Weston Centre, Bowater House, 68 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LQ

Tel: 020 7589 6363 - Fax: 020 7584 5921

Meets: Monthly

Applications: Apply in writing, including a brief description of the project together with an outline of the charity’s activities, the charity’s registration number, a copy of the most recent report and audited accounts, a financial plan and details of current and proposed fundraising.

The Women’s Trust Fund

Correspondent: The Administrator, PO Box 1, Rosendale, Lancashire, BB4 5AB

Meets: January and July

Applications: Guidelines and application forms are available by writing to the Administrator.