Each year, the Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation gives more than £4.5 million in grants to capital projects that support communities and provide facilities for those in need. Charities that are seeking funding for a capital project such as new build, major refurbishment or transport, can apply to the Foundation for a contribution towards the costs.
Grants are available to assist with the following types of project:
Community – village halls (especially in isolated rural areas), scout huts, youth clubs, community centres and sports facilities. Funding is also available to churches where the project will benefit the wider community.
Education – support for children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds or with special needs/disabilities. This can include the purchase of new minibuses for children with special needs and educational facilities at museums, galleries and arts organisations
Health – improvements to care homes, hospices, day centres or other facilities for the elderly and those with special needs; the creation or refurbishment of outdoor or recreational spaces for patients and specialist new transport.
Social welfare – residential and other facilities to support and improve the lives of vulnerable people including veterans, the elderly, those seeking help with addiction, homelessness, ex-offenders and victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
There are three levels of grants: Large – £25,000 and above; Medium – up to £20,000; and Small – £5,000 and under.
Applications are accepted from registered charities, CIOs, specialist schools, scout and guide groups and housing associations. Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies registered with the FCA can also apply.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Capital grants for projects to support communities, education, health and social welfare
Application deadline:
Apply at any time