Eligibility
Organisations that are running a commercial business as their primary objective, but also have charitable status, are not likely to be successful with their grant applications. Such organisations are likely to include theatres, art galleries and museums aimed at the paying public. In addition, applications from institutions of higher education are unlikely to be successful. If in doubt, please contact the Grants Administrator before making an application.
Who can apply
Local organisations
The Charity welcomes applications from registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) in Westminster or those outside the area that assist Westminster residents. Applications from such organisations are given priority and will be considered at Trustees' meetings throughout the year.
National organisations
Applications from national charities will be considered only if they can demonstrate that their service/ project will benefit a significant number of needy Westminster residents and are judged to fit the Charity's eligibility criteria. If deemed to be eligible, applications will automatically be deferred to the last meeting of the year. Awards will be subject to availability of funds.
What we fund
Funding is available for the following areas:
- Addiction
- Children and youth
- Community
- The elderly
- Health and disability
- Homelessness
Grants are available for:
- Specific capital costs
- Revenue funding (including core costs)
- Specific project/service costs
The main criterion is that the project or service you seek funding for must aim to benefit a significant number of needy Westminster residents.
It is a requirement of the Charity that you enable one of our representatives to visit the activity/project and that you provide a report to confirm how the grant was used.
Westminster Amalgamated Charity awards one-off grants only and does not award recurring grants. A fresh application will need to be submitted for each request.
How to apply
Please click the link below to be taken to our Grants for Organisations online Application Form.
Privacy Policy
You will be given the opportunity to preview the questions on the form together with guidance notes for each section before registering and starting the application process.
If you are a new applicant, it will be necessary to meet with you before any application can be submitted to Trustees.
We recommend you submit your application in plenty of time. Applications arriving just before or on the deadline date run the risk of being deferred to the next meeting, as there will be insufficient time to resolve any queries.
Grant process
The Charity holds four meetings a year and awards grants ranging from £500 to £10,000. All grants are made at Trustees' discretion.
The grant application deadlines for 2020 are as follows:
21 January (5pm) for March meeting
21 April (5pm) for June meeting
21 July (5pm) for September meeting
13 October (5pm) for November meeting
You will be notified of the outcome of your application, in writing, within two weeks of the meeting.
Click here to see list of organisations that were awarded a grant in 2018.
Questions
If you have any doubts about your eligibility or questions regarding your application please contact the Grants Administrator.
Other sources of help
If you fail to meet this Charity's eligibility criteria, please click the links below for information on organisations that may be able to help you.