The Leathersellers Company

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UK-wide funding

Registered Charity Number: 278072

Description

Fund name	Small Grants Programme
Grant size	Up to £5,000
Funder's interests	Grants typically focus on tackling deprivation and social problems, but a wide range of causes are supported
Activities supported	UK registered charities and Charitable incorporated organisations (CIO)
Themes	Vulnerable people in areas of deprivation
Inclusions	Applicants must: currently be supporting vulnerable people; be working in geographical areas of high deprivation in the UK; and have an annual income under £200,000.
Exclusions and other info	Excludes capital restoration projects for the sole purpose of conservation/heritage; CICs. Grants can be used for small projects or to cover unexpected expenses.
How to apply	Apply online
Deadline	Ten committee meetings per year. An application window will open a few weeks before each meeting and will close when 45 applications have been received. Committee meetings 2024: 13 February, 12 March, 16 April, 14 May, 12 June

Contact information

0207 330 1462

clerk@leathersellers.co.uk

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