Applying for a grant

Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust

Apply online: Application Form or if you are applying for less than £1,000 the Small Grants Application Form

 

Grants for charitable activities in the former county of Cumberland with a strong preference for groups in and adjacent to the parishes of Rosley and Westward

Funded
The Trust was created by Joyce Wilkinson who lived in Rosley and Westward all her life, enjoyed village life and did a lot of work for her local community. On her death she left much of her estate to endow a charitable trust to support charitable activities in and around her home.

£20,000 available each year

Last year we gave 18 grants for an average of £1,170 and approved 95% of applications

Who can apply?
* groups helping people, particularly those supporting older adults and children and young people
* groups who manage village facilities such as halls, play areas and schools
* groups operating or providing services in or close to the parishes of Rosley and Westward

Examples of activities supported last year
* local play groups and nurseries
* equipment and refurbishment for village halls and community buildings
* youth group activities and equipment
* local support group for people affected by heart conditions and strokes

If you are interested, please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for Money guidelines page.

We will not usually fund
* computers
* expeditions
* individuals
* non-charitable sports or arts
* outings except in special circumstances
* photocopiers
* promotion of religious doctrine

How much can you apply for?
* there is no maximum and minimum grant
* each application is judged on its merits, in particular in proximity to Rosley and Westward

When to apply?
Trustees meet in June and December each year

Cumbria Community Foundation administers this Trust in association with the Trustees of the Joyce Wilkinson Trust

If you would like to know more about this fund please contact Roger Hart (Tel 01900 820825/825760 Fax 01900 826527)

2009-10 grants

2008-09 grants

2007-08 grants

Apply online: Application Form or if you are applying for less than £1,000 the Small Grants Application Form

 

updated 26.07.2010