Aims/priorities: The Henry Smith Charity is an independent grant making trust. They aim to use our resources to help people and communities at a time of need and to bring about positive change. The grants available are:
Henry Smith Charity has announced that the ‘Strengthening Communities’ Grant programmes will close for applications at 5pm on 28 June 2024 whilst it undergoes strategic review. No further applications will be accepted after that point.
The Charity expects to launch a new funding strategy in Spring 2025 to reflect the changed context since its last strategy in 2017.
According to the funder, ‘future priorities will continue to fund organisations working to tackle social and economic disadvantage and support those in poverty, as well as seeking to maximise our long-term impact and support the sector in the most effective ways we can.’ Information about the strategic direction and plans will be published over the coming months. Groups who are interested in receiving updates about the new strategy may sign up for the Henry Smith Charity newsletter on the Charity's website.
- Improving Lives - Provides grants to charitable organisations that help people when other sources of support have failed, are inappropriate, or are simply not available. They support established organisations delivering services directly to beneficiaries. We are looking for services which can demonstrate a track record of success, and evidence the effectiveness of the work. This is their largest grants programme, through which the majority of their funds are distributed.
- The Strengthening Communities - This programme is designed to support small charitable organisations working at grassroots level. Through this grant programme we want to make sure that our funding reaches the most disadvantaged areas of the UK, targeting places that are economically marginalised and affected by poverty. They fund established organisations with a track record of delivering services directly to beneficiaries. They are looking for organisations that are embedded within their communities and are addressing local needs.
- The Christian Projects - This grant programme provides grants to support projects that explicitly promote the Christian faith in the UK.
Who can apply? Charities and not-for-profit organisations, including social enterprises, in the UK.
Grant amount: The grant amounts of the progammes are:
- Improving Lives Grant Programme - Between £20,000 and £60,000 for 1 - 3 years.
- The Strengthening Communities Grant Programme - Between £20,000 and £60,000 for 1 - 3 years.
- The Christian Projects Grant Programme - £10,000+ for up to 3 years (most grants are for 1-2 years).
Application process: Applications can be made on the funders website.
Deadline: Friday 28 June 2024, 5pm.
Website address: Explore The Henry Smith Charity Grants