Postcode Community Trust – Applications Now Open

Posted on July 31, 2015

Applications are now open for funding from the Community Grants Programme from the Postcode Community Trust.

The Community Grants Programme exists to support projects of up to one year in length that deliver a positive impact to local communities.

Postcode Community Trust was established in 2014 to provide financial support to charities and community groups that support environmental protection, community development, engagement in sport, the advancement of health, the promotion of human rights and the prevention of poverty.
To date, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £75.6 Million for charities and good causes across Great Britain and internationally, with 55p from every £2 ticket going towards them.

Charities and community groups across Scotland, Wales and the Midlands are invited to apply for funding. The programme is funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, with awards amounts ranging from £500 to £20,000.

Applications will close on 6th August 2015. For further information and an application form, please visit the Postcode Community Trust website or for further information on funding or capacity building please contact Claire or Tariq on 01324 692 000 or info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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