They award grants towards capital projects, with an emphasis on projects which focus on training, employment and supported housing.

Aims

• Increased access to services for new and existing users
• Improved quality and range of services
• Improved future sustainability of the organisation

Funding Information

• Usual grant range: £40,000 – £75,000
• Minimum grant amount: £25,000

Eligible Projects

• be for a new building, refurbishment work or equipment
• include capital costs of at least £50,000
• have a shortfall in capital funding of at least £25,000

Ineligible Projects

• Purchase of land or existing buildings (including a building’s freehold)
• Grants direct to individuals
• Grants through conduit organisations
• Overheads, maintenance costs and VAT
• Non-specific appeals (including circulars) and endowment funds
• Costs of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, expeditions, conferences, lectures, etc.
• Salary costs
• Running costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance
• Film, websites or promotional materials
• Repayment of loans
• Projects that have already been completed or will be by the time of award.

Eligibility Criteria

• Your organisation should:
  • be a registered charity or a local authority
  • if applicable, have at least a ‘Good’ rating from a regulator such as CQC or Ofsted

Ineligibility Criteria

• Charities where support for people with mental health problems or disabilities is only a minor part of the services provided
• Support and therapy centres (e.g. cancer support centres, MS therapy centres)
• Facilities or equipment in hospitals, particularly where it relates to clinical care
• Carers’ organisations
• Respite accommodation and services
• Ex-armed forces charities, unless they are specifically serving people with physical disabilities or mental health problems
• Projects seeking funding for sports, leisure, arts or music facilities.

For more information, visit The Wolfson Foundation.