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John Bristow and Thomas Mason Trust

John Bristow and Thomas Mason Trust: grants for organisations

Grants to organisations whose projects benefit residents of the area of benefit, the 1926 boundary of the Parish of Charlwood in Surrey, which includes Hookwood and Lowfield Heath; organisations outside the area can apply if the project benefits residents inside it. The Trust funds education, recreation and leisure facilities, the relief of people in need, and other charities that benefit residents; past grants have gone to the parish church, village halls, the primary school, sports facilities and play equipment. Trustees meet every other month.

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18 days left
5 November
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Organisations in the area of benefit, the 1926 boundary of the Parish of Charlwood, which includes Hookwood and Lowfield Heath, or organisations outside it if the project benefits residents living within the boundary
  • Under the strict terms of the Trust Scheme the Trustees can only help those living in the area of benefit
  • All parts of the area are considered equally
  • Where the application is for the whole or a major part of the project's cost, three written, up-to-date estimates are required

What it funds

Projects benefiting residents of the area of benefit, in the Trust's key areas:

  • Education: the promotion of education in the area of benefit through the provision and support of such facilities and services as the trustees think fit
  • Recreation: improving the conditions of life, recreation facilities and leisure occupations of the residents or any sufficient section of them
  • Welfare: the relief of inhabitants who are in need, hardship, distress or sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm
  • Restoration: provision or support to other charities that benefit the residents or any sufficient section of them

What it will not fund

  • Projects that do not benefit people living in the area of benefit
  • Payment of grants direct to contractors, builders or retailers (grants are paid against invoices to the applicant)

How to apply

  1. Read the notes, and contact the Trust Secretary or a Trustee for advice on the form and whether you are likely to be eligible if unsure
  2. Complete the organisation application form online, or download the Word or PDF version: the organisation and its purposes, members and beneficiaries, the project, total cost, own funds, fundraising, other funding requests, ongoing running costs, ownership of assets, the amount requested and when it is needed; answer every question, writing 'not applicable' where needed
  3. Upload your latest annual accounts and send it so the Trust Secretary receives it at least 2 weeks before a Trustees' meeting (usually the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November)
  4. Trustees consider it at the meeting and normally reply within 2 weeks
  5. If awarded, the grant is paid against invoices to the applicant

Have ready

  • Completed application form
  • Copy of the last annual accounts
  • Details of the amount available for the project from the organisation's own funds
  • Three written, up-to-date estimates, where the application is for the whole cost or a major part of the cost of the project

invoices are needed for payment

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