Postcode Local Trust funds projects in Great Britain. These projects can be up to 12 months in length. Postcode Local Trust will consider projects that improve biodiversity and outdoor spaces such as:
• Community gardens and play areas using sustainable materials
• Outdoor education and heritage
• Green Energy projects and flood prevention
Postcode Local Trust was established in 2015 and funds projects that are beneficial to local areas. We seek applications for outdoor projects related to play areas, green spaces, sustainable energy and conservation.
Postcode Local Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all of its funding from players of People's Postcode Lottery.
Between 1 August and 15 August charities and community groups can apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000 from the fund.
To apply you must be a:
• Registered charity (requires a number from OSCR or Charity Commission)
• SCIO
• Constituted voluntary or community group
• Social enterprise
• Community interest company (CIC)
• Not-for-profit organisation
• Local club or other constituted community group
Your organisation must be a registered charity if you wish to apply for over £2,000.
There is a two stage application process:
Stage 1 – Expression of Interest (EOI) requires basic details about your organisation, as well as a very short summary (500 characters) of the project you are proposing.
Stage 2 – Full Application, this stage requires applicants to provide more detail on both their organisation and the project, for example: core aims and activities of the organisation; outlining the project need and main activities; full breakdown of the total project costs.
The Round 2 dates for 2018 funding are:
Stage 1: 1 August - 15 August
Stage 2: 5 September - 19 September
For further information and to apply, visit: www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk/applying-for-a-grant