Funding is available for initiatives that improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people who are disabled or disadvantaged, including those who are financially, physically, or mentally disadvantaged, or who live in areas of deprivation. Applications are particularly encouraged for projects involving children and young people from these backgrounds.
The charitable objectives are:
Grants support a wide range of organisations providing activities engaging young people and
communities in these areas. This include but are not limited to
The CLA Charitable Trust funds registered charities or community interest companies.
They will fund other organisations but they must be clearly constituted, run on a not-for-profit
basis and have a clear social benefit. This includes schools exclusively for children with
additional needs.
They prioritise smaller organisations with a turnover of less than £1.5million. Larger
organisations may still apply but are less likely to be successful. Organisations should have
a clear reserves policy and organisations with significant unrestricted reserves will not be
funded.
Previous Applicants
If your organisation has made a previous application you must wait three years before
reapplying. This applies to both successful and unsuccessful applicants.
Religious Organisations and Activities
They will consider applications from faith-based organisations if activities are inclusive and
welcome people of all faiths and none. They cannot fund activities that promote a specific
religion or are restricted to a specific religious group.
They do not fund:
For further details on the application process go to: https://www.cla.org.uk/news/apply-for-clact-funding/
