Aims/priorities: The funding is for charitable organisations and causes that are unpopular or do not receive widespread public attention. This could be due to negative focus within the media; due to difficulty in accessing statutory, voluntary and institutional funding; due to the cause being seen as politically controversial; or because the issue is not typically seen as a charitable cause.
Examples of these types of causes or groups may be:
- Asylum seekers and refugees
- Migrant communities
- Offenders and ex-offenders
- People experiencing violence or abuse
- Sex workers
- Trafficking and modern slavery
- Dependency or Addiction
- LGBT+
- Sexual and reproductive health.
This is not an exclusive list and groups with charitable causes that do not fall within this list are encouraged to contact the Foundation to discuss their work.
Who can apply? Applications will be considered from registered charities and other organisations which are not charities but which seek funding for charitable work.
To be eligible, applicants must have:
- An average annual income of under £300,000.
- A bank account in the organisation’s name.
- A safeguarding policy if working with children or vulnerable adults.
Organisations can work anywhere in the UK with a preference for those working in areas of deprivation.
Applications are encouraged from organisations that work together and can demonstrate how their work improves collaboration across the sector.
Grant amount: Between £300 and £3,000 are available. Most grants will be for less than £1,000.
The grant period is normally one year from receipt of the grant.
Application process: Applicants should first read the Aims and Criteria and Application Process which can be found on the Seven Friends Foundation website.
There is no standard application form, and the instructions on how to apply are in the 'application process'. Applications are to be made by email.
The Foundation will not accept applications or correspondence submitted by post.
Deadline: Thursday 1 August 2024.
Contact information: Email: secretary@sevenfriends.org