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Central Social and Recreational Trust

Central Social and Recreational Trust Grants

Small grants, generally no more than £1,500, for clubs and organisations in England providing recreation and leisure for people under 21, particularly where poverty would otherwise put those facilities out of reach. The Trust was established in 1962 and makes grants from investment income. Applicants normally have to be affiliated to a national governing body such as England Boxing or the Football Association. The Trust pays suppliers directly rather than the club, so written quotations are essential.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £1,500
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Clubs and organisations based in England whose beneficiaries are under 21
  • The trustees will consider an application where the majority of those benefiting are under 21, but will not consider grants for individuals
  • Only clubs and organisations affiliated to their national governing body - for example England Boxing, the National Association of Clubs for Young People, or the Football Association - will normally be considered; the trustees may consider applications outside this in exceptional circumstances
  • The trustees weigh the economic and social circumstances of the beneficiaries, and what the applicant has done to meet the need from other sources
  • Grants may be made conditional on match funding

What it funds

  • Equipment for the use of all members of a club
  • Assistance with the maintenance of properties, as long as the property is owned by the club or held on a significant lease
  • The trustees have also invited applications for ideas or activities that boost the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people where the organisation lacks the resources

What it will not fund

  • Grants to individuals
  • Individual items of personal kit such as gum shields, shorts or vests
  • Clubs or organisations not affiliated to a national governing body, other than in exceptional circumstances
  • Groups where the beneficiaries are not mainly under 21
  • Clubs or organisations based outside England
  • Payments made to the club rather than the supplier - the Trust pays suppliers direct

How to apply

  1. Read the Grants Policy on the How to apply page
  2. Complete the online Grant Application Form in full and sign it
  3. Attach your latest set of accounts, or the last three months of bank statements
  4. Attach written quotations from reputable suppliers for the equipment or items you are asking for
  5. Send the application to Ms Beverley Gold, Secretary to the Trust, Flat 5 The Heights, Henley Road, Marlow SL7 2DQ, or email beverleygold@btinternet.com

applications will not be considered unless every one of these points has been addressed

the Trust pays suppliers directly, never the club, so a written quotation or invoice from the supplier is required

Have ready

  • A completed and signed Grant Application Form
  • Your latest set of accounts, or the last three months of bank statements
  • Written quotations from reputable suppliers for the items requested

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