FAQ

Which organisations can apply for a grant?
The Trust only accepts grant applications from charities that are registered with the Charity Commission, are Exempt or Excepted or are a Community Interest Company (CIC).

If we are not based in Yorkshire, can my charity still apply to the Trust?
In order to be eligible for consideration by the Trustees your charity should be based in Yorkshire or have Yorkshire beneficiaries. If your application relates to medical research that will have beneficiaries throughout the UK, then your application is eligible for consideration.

How do I know what information to provide with my application?
Our Guidance on How to Apply for a Grant document provides full details on what should be enclosed with your application and how to submit it.

How is my data collected, stored and processed by the Trust?
Please read the Trust’s Privacy Policy to find out how your data will be collected, stored and processed by the Trust.

Do I need to send in examined and audited accounts with my application and do they need to be dated within the most recent financial year?
Yes.  Depending on the size of the charity we need audited accounts, independently examined accounts, or for charities with income under £25,000, we need the accounts you would normally produce. It is important to send these along together with your application otherwise your application will be rejected.

Can I post my application to you?
All applications should be submitted using the Trust’s Online Application Form, and attaching any required documents as pdf, Word and / or Excel files.  If you are having problems with the online application process, please contact the Trust Administration Team.

Can I discuss my grant application with you?
In the first instance, all applications must be made online via the Grant Application Form.  If the request is for a large or complex grant, the Trustees will decide on any further appropriate course of action.

When do the Trustees meet?
The Trustees meet four times a year at the beginning of March, June, September and December.

When is the deadline for applications?
The deadline for each meeting is the last Monday in January, April, July and October. Your application will be considered at the meeting following that date.

What happens if I miss the deadline for a meeting?
If you miss the deadline for one meeting then your application will be considered at the following meeting.

When will I find out if my application has been successful?
You will receive a letter within eight weeks of the Trustee’s meeting, usually by the end of the month following that in which the Trustees’ meeting falls, whether or not your application has been successful

Once a grant is issued, is the use of the grant monitored?
Yes, all awarded grants are monitored and a Trustee may request a visit to assess the success of the grant donation.  If the grant is not used appropriately and in accordance with the purposes for which it was given, the Trust may request a return of part or all of the grant awarded.

Will I be told why my application was unsuccessful?
Unfortunately, given the volume of applications received, the Trust cannot respond to individual requests regarding unsuccessful applications.

Is there an opportunity to appeal the decision?
No, the decision of the Trustees is final so please do make sure you go through your application carefully and follow our Guidance Sheet to ensure you have given as much information as possible for the Trustees to make their decision.

If I am unsuccessful, can I apply again in the future?
Yes.  You may make a fresh application, either for the same charitable purpose or for alternative projects, at any time should your application be unsuccessful.

If I am successful, can I apply for another grant?
Yes, but only after 12 months has passed since your previous successful grant application.