Eric Wright Charitable Trust Small Grants Programme

Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service have been appointed by Eric Wright Charitable Trust to deliver a community small grants programme. The programme is aimed at local organisations (with an annual turnover of less than £30,000) within the VCF sector providing activity to address locality community cohesion, reduce social isolation and make a positive difference to the lives and wellbeing of people of all ages.

Projects should strongly support specific local needs in the following key areas:

• Increasing opportunities to participate in local community action and activity
• Keeping people well and feeling part of their community
• Increasing resilience and improving mental wellbeing, enabling individuals and families to cope well, overcome barriers to achieving their potential and increase their skills
• Support people who are more vulnerable, such as those with long term conditions, who are frail and/or have complex needs
• Promoting greater partnership working between the community and services, and other VCF organisations
• Reduce social isolation, with a positive impact on health and wellbeing

Who can apply to the Grant Programme?
The grants are being made available to community projects in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. There is a strong focus for small grassroots groups that are providing effective community cohesion programmes.

How much money can groups apply for?
There are three tiers to the funding:

• Grassroots grants – up to £250.00 for unconstituted community groups that are working with the CVS to help achieve their community engagement activities / events
• Community grants – up to £500.00 for constituted community groups
• Longer-term community grants – up to £1000: for constituted community groups who are proposing to deliver a project of 12 weeks or longer

Please click here for the Application Guidance
Please click here for the Application Form