Aims/priorities: The funding is intended for projects that make a real impact in the areas of arts and heritage; education; environment; health; and social or economic disadvantage.
Who can apply? Applications are accepted from:
- Charities, including CIOs, registered in any part of the UK.
- Exempt charities as defined in schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and their equivalent in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Municipally-funded museums not included in schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011.
Organisations may have more than one structure, ie be a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. As long as it is a registered charity, it is eligible to apply.
All applicants must have an annual turnover of over £50,000 (defined as 100% of charitable income plus proceeds from any trading income).
Most grants are awarded to organisations whose beneficiaries are inside the UK, regardless of nationality, culture or ethnic origin. Trustees will consider applications for grants that benefit people living outside the UK but only if the charity that applies is registered in the UK.
Grant amount: The minimum grant size is £10,000. Awards of more than £25,000 are rare.
The Trust awards between 100 and 150 grants per year but receives many more applications than it has funds to support.
Charitable organisations from, or operating in, Luton and Bedfordshire that seek a grant of less than £10,000 should check the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation website.
Application process: The application periods are as follows throughout the year:
- 16 April to 11 July for consideration at the mid-September committee meeting.
- 16 July to 11 October for consideration at the mid-December committee meeting.
Applications must be made using the Trust's online application form.
Deadline: Thursday 11 July 2024.
Contact information: Email: iinfo@steelcharitabletrust.org.uknfo@steelcharitabletrust.org.uk
Website: steelcharitabletrust