The Innholders Charitable Foundation

Innholders Charitable Foundation Grants

One-off grants of £500 to £5,000 (usually around £2,000) from the Innholders' Charitable Foundation for small charities, CIOs, CICs and CASCs in England and Wales with annual income under £750,000, for existing projects. Priorities are the young, the elderly and the hospitality industry, and the committee strongly prefers applicants in London and the Home Counties. Online applications have three deadlines a year (31 January, 30 April, 31 October); only successful applicants are contacted.

You could get
£500 – £5,000
Closes in
13 days left
31 October
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs), Community Interest Companies (CICs) or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) operating in England and Wales, with annual income of £750,000 or less, a website, and at least 2 returns filed (to the Charity Commission, Companies House or HMRC as appropriate)
  • Smaller charities are preferred
  • The Charity Committee strongly favours applicants in London and the Home Counties (Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex)
  • Wait 24 months after any previous application before reapplying

What it funds

  • One-off awards for projects that are already in existence and running, where the award will make a demonstrable impact on a small charity's work
  • The Foundation's objects prioritise the young, the elderly and the hospitality industry
  • The usual award is around £2,000; larger awards up to £5,000 are made only in exceptional circumstances
  • To discuss larger projects, contact the Clerk's Office

What it will not fund

  • Individuals
  • Organisations outside the UK
  • Overseas expeditions or travel
  • Seed capital (projects must already be in existence and running)
  • Organisations with annual income over £750,000
  • Organisations without a website
  • Repeat applications within 24 months of a previous application, successful or not
  • Postal applications

How to apply

  1. Read the eligibility criteria and FAQs on the Charity applicant information page
  2. Complete the four-question eligibility check on the Apply for a Grant page (organisation type, at least 2 returns filed, income under £750,000, project already running)
  3. Complete the online form: organisation name and website, contact details, a description of the project and the amount sought, and submit by the deadline (31 January, 30 April or 31 October)
  4. The Charity Committee considers applications at its next meeting (March, June or December); late applications are carried forward to the next meeting
  5. If successful, provide a brief report on how the funds were used; the Foundation may visit

Only successful applicants are contacted, possibly some months after applying.

To discuss larger projects, contact the Clerk's Office (mail@innholders.co.uk, 020 7236 6703).

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