People’s Postcode Trust Small Grants Programme

Posted on August 28, 2015

The People’s Postcode Trust has announced that its small grants programme will re-open for applications in London and Greater London, Scotland and Wales on the 1st October 2015.

Through its small grants programme, the Trust offers grants of between £500 and £20,000 to small organisations and community groups for projects lasting up to 1 year. Projects must be for the advancement of community development.

Applicants that are not formally registered as a charity with OSCR / Charity Commission can apply for up to £2,000 in funding.
The closing date for applications is the 30th October 2015.

For further information please visit the Postcode Trust website or call CVS Falkirk and speak with Tariq or Claire for funding and capacity building support on 01324 692000, alternatively you can email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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