Aims/priorities:
The funding is intended for both national and local charities across the UK so that they can fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress) in the UK.
The funding is for projects which improve a physical building (or land attached to it) that is used by people in need.
The funding is to be used for the following types of projects:
- Improved energy efficient lighting and heating
- Installation of new kitchen, bathroom etc.
- Installation of a sensory room.
- General painting and decorating.
- Improving safety and security of a building.
Who can apply:
Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations based in the UK (including specialist not-for-profit schools) can apply.
Applications will be accepted from:
- Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- Registered Charities with OSCR
- Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
- Registered Community Benefit Society with the FCA
- Registered Cooperative Society with the FCA
- Registered Community Interest Company (CIC) with Companies House.
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be supporting people in need in the UK by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress. The main beneficiaries could be:
- People suffering from sickness or disabilities.
- People from diverse groups.
- Disadvantaged or vulnerable people.
- People suffering from financial hardship.
- People suffering from mental health issues.
- Other.
Be looking for funding to fix, maintain and improve properties or community facilities.
Have suitable governance to manage funds, eg, financial reporting, committee meetings, etc.
Grant amount:
Grants of up to £5,000 are available.
Funding needs to be spent within 12 months from receipt of payment.
Application process:
The guidelines and online application form can be found on The Screwfix Foundation website.
Applications are reviewed by The Screwfix Foundation panel and those that are closely aligned with the Foundation’s charitable purpose will be shortlisted and reviewed at the Trustees’ quarterly meetings: March, June, September and December 2023.
Deadline:
There are two more application windows for 2023:
- 11 May to 10 August for a decision by 30 September 2023.
- 11 August to 10 November for a decision by 30 December 2023.
Contact information:
Tel: 01935 414100
Email: foundation@screwfix.com