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We welcome applications from local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations that are engaged in tackling social need and economic disadvantage at a grass-roots level. Our clients are keen to match their giving to local needs and the following list, although not exhaustive, offers a flavour of the themes that our donors like to address. Community cohesion The environment The elderly Minority groups Young people Economic disadvantage Social exclusion Rural isolation Crime reduction Substance mis-use and addiction Skills development and confidence-building Education and Lifelong learning Sport as a vehicle for social inclusion The current focus of our clients is broad, however, we are unlikely to support: Political organisations and pressure groups Religious organisations, where the primary aim of the project is the promotion of faith Individuals, unless the specific focus of a fund General appeals Sports organisations where no obvious charitable element exists Medical research Statutory bodies e.g. schools, local authorities and councils, although we will consider applications from school PTAs if the intended project is non- statutory in nature Animal welfare Arts and heritage projects unless there exists a clear, demonstrable community benefit Large capital projects Retrospective applications for projects that have taken place |
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