Aims/priorities:
The Fund supports efforts to achieve social, economic and environmental justice and to end imbalances in wealth and power. It also gives people a say in where the money goes and is an alternative fund for those who struggle to get funding elsewhere.
In recognition of the cost of living crisis, Edge Fund supports mutual aid groups i.e. those focusing on covering immediate needs whilst recognising and organising against the systems that cause these inequalities in the first place.
The Fund supports grassroots groups working towards social and ecological change on issues such as anti-austerity, feminism, environmentalism and anti-racism.
Who can apply:
Communities and campaign groups based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that are working for social, economic and environmental justice are eligible to apply. Social enterprises, registered charities and CICs are not usually funded but applicants should contact the Edge Fund for further information.
Groups do not have to be formally constituted to be eligible to apply and are encouraged to have a bank account. To be eligible for support, applicants should be:
- A not-for-profit organisation.
- Addressing issues facing a particular community (e.g. racism) to be led by that community (e.g. people of African and Asian heritage).
- Small groups with a small annual income that struggle to get funding elsewhere. To date, funding has not been awarded to any group with an annual income of more than £20,000.
The following are funded:
- Work that creates long-term change in society by addressing the causes of injustice and inequality.
- Work addressing issues facing a particular community that is led by that community.
- Groups based in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.
- Small groups that struggle to get funding elsewhere, particularly if other funders might consider them to be too radical.
- All types of non-profit organisations, including groups that are not formally registered.
- Groups who have a religious purpose are welcome to apply (but financial support for any activity, initiative or project where the primary aim is to promote religion cannot be funded).
Grant amount:
Forty grants for £1,000 are available.
Application process:
There are two drop-in/Q&A sessions available via Zoom:
- 13 October, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- 27 October, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
An online Google application form is available on the Edge Fund's website. Applications may also be submitted by completing a Word file (available on the website) or by emailing an audio file.
The funding provider will confirm that applications have been received approximately two days after the deadline.
Deadline:
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 31 October 2023.
Contact information:
Edge Fund
Tel: 07719 755410
Email: apply@edgefund.org.uk