The Woodlands Trust
Registered Charity Number: 259569
The Trustees geographical area is the West Midlands and London within the boundaries of the M25. The Trustees interests lie with youth between the ages of 16-25 and the elderly. Grants are usually for equipment, furnishings, running costs, helplines, etc.
The Trust is a small charity and therefore cannot provide help with the cost of buildings only furnishings, equipment and alterations to existing buildings to comply with health and safety regulations. The Trustees do set aside a small amount of their annual income for continuing grants for revenue funding of projects of which they have personal knowledge and fall within their geographical area and criteria.
How much do we give?
In the financial year ending 5 April 2007 the Trustees authorised grants of £71,798 for 19 organisations. The average size of grant was £3,000. Some of these grants were repeated in subsequent years.
When to apply?
The Trustees meet twice a year to consider applications for funding, in the Spring and the Autumn. Application forms and supporting documentation must reach our offices 6 weeks before the date of the next meeting.
How to apply?
The Trustees prefer all applicants to submit their application online. The next scheduled meeting of the Trustees is due to take place on Thursday 30 April 2009.
Applicants may download the application questions and prepare their answers in advance. You will be able to begin your application and then save and return to it later if required.
Click here to access a copy of the Application Questions
When you are ready to make your application, please use the link to go to the
Online Application FormIf you have any problems please email the Trust Administrator at charities@pwwsolicitors.co.uk
What to include with your application?
A copy of your most recent signed accounts, a budget for the project for the current financial year and, if you are applying for a salary, a job description.
We do not accept draft accounts. Please do not send any other information as it will be discarded.
Grant Offers
Successful organisations will be sent a letter confirming the grant offer and any conditions. The grant acceptance letter must be signed by a senior staff member within your organisation, preferably your Director/Chief Executive or Assistant Director.
Reporting on the Grant
Grantholders will be sent a short monitoring form to be completed and returned to the Trust at the end of the project. This form will be sent to you just before your project is due to end. Further applications from your organisation will not be considered unless this form has been submitted.
Re-applying
Unsuccessful applicants can re-apply after two years. Successful applicants will not be considered for a period of two years following receipt of a grant (or final payment of repeat funding).
