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The Shears Foundation

The Shears Foundation has a small grants programme where you can apply for anything between £2,750 and £5,750.

If you would like to apply for a grant, you need to speak to the Shears Foundation in advance so they can find out a little more before you apply. Please give Carla Greenwood, the Shears Foundation Administrator, a call on ‭07860 131297‬. The Foundation usually takes enquiry phone calls on TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS. If you’d prefer to book a scheduled time for a telephone call or ZOOM call, visit the website and click the ‘book a call’ button.

VCS organisations and groups with an income of under £1.5M.

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