The Grant Application Process

Please be aware that the grant application process is in two stages. Grants can only be made for evangelism in the UK.

Firstly, applicants are invited to write to or telephone the Trust Manager with an outline of the project or work for which support is required. This is necessary so that we can review the project/work to ensure it meets the Society’s strict criteria.  Doing this can also save both you and us time which, as I am sure you will agree, is valuable to us all in the work of the Kingdom.

Secondly, if the project/work meets the Society’s criteria, potential applicants will be sent an application form for completion. This can be e-mailed for completion on a computer or sent by post to be completed by hand.  All forms must be personally signed by the applicant and returned by post. You should note that completion of the form in no way implies that a grant will be made.

Applications are usually considered at the next meeting of the Governing Committee (Trustees) and all applicants will be notified of the outcome as soon as is possible following the meeting. It should be noted that the Trustees only meet twice a year, therefore applications are required well in advance.  Please see the dates below.

Committee meetings for 2012 are as follows:

Committee Meetings:             Tuesday 20th March        Tuesday 9th October

Application Deadline:              Friday 3rd February      Friday 24th August

Potential applicants should note the following conditions:

• Grants are not normally made retrospectively.
• A copy of your latest Annual Accounts will be required with the application.
• First-time applicants will need to supply details of two independent referees.
• Applicants are required to sends a written report and photographs to the Trust Manager within an agreed period (usually two-six months) of the grant being made or, if it is a one-off project, as soon as possible following its completion.
• Grants will not be made to individuals or churches in support of work, however worthy, that is or ought, in the opinion of the Trustees, to be the responsibility of the local church/fellowship members. e.g. Church-based youth workers, Alpha Courses, local missions etc..