Each year, the Trustees of the Woodward Charitable Trust set aside funds for summer play schemes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds between the ages of 5-16 years.
Trustees only fund programmes that run for a minimum of 2 weeks, 10 full days or 20 half days across the summer holidays.
Grants can only be paid to registered charities, CICs, CIOs or exempt charities. If your organisation does not fall into one of these categories, please give the full name and address of a registered charity that has agreed to accept a grant on your behalf. Please note that you will need to upload a copy of their most recent audited accounts at the end of the application form if this is not available on the Charity Commission or Companies House.
Please note that Trustees will only fund up to 50% of the total cost of a scheme. Most grants awarded are in the range of £500 to £1,000. Around 35 grants are made each year.
Preference is given to:
- small local play schemes that provide a wide-ranging programme of activities. Trustees prioritise activities that are relatively inexpensive, such as crafts and cooking, as well as outdoor activities and sport.
- schemes that involve a large number of children.
- schemes where past users are encouraged to come back and help as volunteers.
Exclusions
Trustees will not fund:
- trips that are only social, such as to a theme park or cinema. Trustees prioritise funding for trips that are educational and motivational or relate to the natural environment such as to the seaside or countryside.
- charities whose annual turnover exceeds £100,000.
- overseas projects.
Deadline
The next round is now open from 24th February 2025 until 12 noon on Friday 4th April. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
How to Apply
Visit the Woodward Charitable Trust website to find out more and apply.
