Alfred Shaw Trust Fund - Individuals
Please read the Essential Information before applying.
Background Information: The Alfred Shaw Trust Fund is managed by the Community Foundation for Merseyside. The trust was established in memory of Alfred Shaw and this fund has been created following the transfer of the trust fund to the Community Foundations.
What is the focus of the fund: The charitable objectives of the Trust are:
- To help and support disabled children and young people
- To increase the provision of diversionary activities and facilities to help and support vulnerable children and young people
- To support projects and initiatives that support vulnerable people through the winter months.
- To support the provision of amenities for the elderly helping to reduce social isolation
- To support education initiatives that will help to raise the aspirations of children and young people living in Runcorn with particular interest in music and the arts
- To support young people to undertake projects or activities, where assistance from public bodies is not usually available. Applications for funding assistance will be considered for the advancement of education and training of individuals under the age of 25yrs who are residents of Runcorn
How much is available: The maximum grant available is £500
Who can apply: Young people under the age of 25 residing in Runcorn.
Which areas are covered: Runcorn (WA7 postcode)
Examples of the sorts of projects that may be funded:
- Costs of attending music or arts-based workshops
- Coaching qualifications
- Training sessions that will help to develop educational aspirations or career advancement
How to apply?
Please download an application form, which can be saved and emailed back to us, along with your supporting documents (below) to applications@cflm.org.uk
Documents that need to be included with your application:
- Proof of residency in Runcorn (a copy of a utility bill/ driving licence or other similar document stating your home address will suffice)
- Proof of age (copy of passport/birth certificate/driving licence)
- A copy of a recent bank statement (if you do not have your own bank account, the name and address of a person over 18 years of age, who has a bank account and is willing to receive payment on your behalf)
- A letter of acceptance/support from the education/training provider
The following items cannot be supported via the fund:
- Statutory organisations or work that is their responsibility
- National organizations that cannot demonstrate local governance and control of local finances
- Commercial ventures
- Purchase/maintenance of vehicles
- Activities that will have already taken place before we offer you a grant
- Politically connected or exclusively religious activities
- Projects for personal profit
- Trophies and medals
- Organisations that are set up for the benefit of animals or plants: environmental groups that work with animals or the environment (such as city farms) are acceptable
- Groups comprising just one familyDebts and other liabilities
- Reclaimable VAT
- Travel outside UK
- Gifts or projects exclusively for the purpose of entertaining – social events can be funded where there is a clear community benefit
What happens next?
Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility. You may be contacted for more information after applying and a decision making panel will make recommendations based on the fund’s criteria and the budget available.
