| How much money is available... | |
| The Trust has an annual budget of approximately £160,000. As this is income from investments, the amount is never guaranteed. This money has to cover all costs including staff and overheads such as office rental. Approximately £60 - 70K is given each year in grants to registered charities, organisations, schools and local Artists. |
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Who decides where the money goes? The Trust is a registered Charity and is managed by a Director who reports to a Board consisting of a number of Borough Councillors and 'lay' persons from the community with an interest in the Arts. The Board meets regularly to discuss grant applications and a variety of arts initiatives. |
| How can I / We apply for a Grant? | |
| You should always speak to the Director before making an application to ensure that your project is suitable and meets the criteria. You will then be advised how to proceed. There is a simple application form to complete which must be returned by one of our four annual deadlines in January, April, July and October. The Board meets after every deadline to decide on the grant distribution, and you will usually be informed of the outcome within a month of the deadline. Look at the Grants section for more information. |
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