Aims/priorities: The Greater Manchester Trustees are particularly interested in the following:
- Trusts, Associations and Institutions that maintain and preserve monuments, Estates and possessions of the Duchy which prove to be of benefit to the public and local community;
- Organisations which provide care and support for the elderly, infirm and disadvantaged members of society
- Community Associations that benefit local people
- Organisations for young people e.g. Scouts, Guides, Cadets, Youth Organisations
- Support for educational initiatives that benefit the local community.
Who can apply? Organisations and Charitable causes based in Greater Manchester.
Grant amount: Between £250 - £5000 although the average amount is £2500
The Trustees will not normally make grants towards Organisations, Association and Charitable causes outside the Duchy boundaries or to individuals, political causes, fund raising bodies, salary requests or recurrent costs.
The Greater Manchester Duchy Panel considers all applications on a quarterly basis. They also require a final update about the impact that any grant has made.
Application process: Download an application form for the website below. Completed forms for Greater Manchester should be sent to the Duchy Administrator: office@gmlo.org
Deadline: No deadline
Contact information: Email: office@gmlo.org
Website address: The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund – Greater Manchester Lieutenancy