Aims/priorities: Projects should address the following criteria:
- Tackle poverty and social deprivation.
- Enhance community spaces, facilities and services.
- Improve health and wellbeing.
The funding is for specific projects that make a difference to people’s lives, with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
Who can apply? UK charities that improve the lives of people and communities in England, Scotland or Wales can apply. To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be registered with the Charity Commission (England and Wales) or the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Scotland (OSCR) for a minimum of one year
- Have filed their accounts on time and in accordance with the Charity Commission / OSCR requirements.
Both local and national charities are eligible.
Charities cannot apply for the same project for a period of 12 months following an unsuccessful request.
Applications from small charities, those with an income of less than £1 million are prioritised. However, larger charities may apply.
Grant amount: Up to £10,000 are available
Application process: An online application form is available on the Foundation's website.
The Foundation aims to respond to completed applications within three months of receipt. Match funding applications are normally processed within six weeks.
Charities that successfully apply for a grant from the Foundation may apply again only after they have submitted a 'Post Grant Report' to detail the impact of the support provided by the Foundation. Reports are generally requested at the one-year anniversary of the charity's approved application, although the time varies dependent on nature of the project.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Contact information: Email: foundation.enquiries@morrisonsplc.co.uk
Website: Morrison Foundation Making a difference to people's lives