This charitable foundation offers grants to registered charities in England, Wales, the Isle of Man, and Republic of Ireland as well as to organisations linked to a Roman Catholic Diocese in these countries.
The funding is for charitable projects that are based in and for the benefit of people living in England, Wales, the Isle of Man or Republic of Ireland.
To be eligible, projects need to address one or more of the Foundation's current funding priorities:
- Victims of modern slavery
- Victims of domestic abuse
- Ex-offenders and their families
- Homelessness
- Medical research
- Support for people with terminal illnesses / life limiting conditions and their carers
- Drug and substance misuse
- Support for people with intellectual disability
- Care leavers: to give them a chance to succeed on a par with other young people
- Worship and associated community outreach
- Amateur sport
- Care for the elderly
Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Previous grants have ranged from £5,000 to £2.25 million.
The first step in the application process is to complete a short form on the Foundation's website. Those who are successful will be asked to contact the Foundation.
Applications can be submitted at any time.