Olivia Rae Foundation

The Olivia Rae Foundation

Background Information

The Olivia Rae Foundation has been established by the family of Olivia Rae Clee-Barnett from Wirral, in loving memory of their daughter.  

What is the focus of the fund?

The Foundation aims to support local young people to realise and develop their potential by undertaking new opportunities and activities that they may not otherwise have the chance to take part in. The family wishes to focus on supporting individuals who are suffering financial hardship. In addition to this, the family wishes to recognise, support and celebrate neurodivergence, helping to break down any barriers to access or participation that people may experience as a result of their differences.

Applications are welcome from those based in Merseyside that meet one or more of the following priorities:

• Projects that have long term strategic aims, e.g. participation in courses or workshops that will enable a young person/young people to work towards a longer-term dream, ambition or plan
• Applications that have an emphasis on ‘the arts’ and/or those that focus on educating young people in life skills and experiences rather than more formal style education

How much is available?

The maximum grant available is £500 

Who can apply?

Young people aged between 11 and 24 years of age.

Which areas are covered?

Merseyside, although priority will be given to applicants from Wirral.

Examples of the sorts of projects that may be funded:

Funds towards courses, competitions or resources for dance, music, drama and other forms of arts activities.

How to apply?

Please download the expression of interest form here.

Once completed, please return the form to applications@cflm.org.uk along with the supporting documents listed below. If you do not submit all the relevant documents within seven days of submitting your application, your application will be withdrawn. 

Documents that need to be included with your application:

• Proof of residence is required to be sent with your application (a copy of a utility bill/driving licence or other similar document stating your home address)
• A copy of a recent bank statement (if you do not have your own bank account, please provide the name and address of a person over 18 years of age whois willing to receive payment on your behalf along with a copy of their bank statement)
• If your application is for course or competition fees, please submit the following information with your application: a letter of acceptance/support from the course provider, sports institution, college etc.

The following cannot be supported via the fund:

• National organisations that cannot demonstrate local governance and control of local finances
• Statutory organisations or work that is their responsibility
• CICs limited by shares
• Organisations with less than three unrelated trustees or directors or management committee members
• 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
• 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
• Debts and other liabilities
• Reclaimable VAT
• Travel outside UK

How are decisions made?

Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility and you may be contacted for more information after applying. The application will be shared with representatives from the Olivia Rae Foundation who will make recommendations based on the fund’s criteria and the budget available.

For further information, please contact Michaela Kenney, Senior Programmes Executive at:

Community Foundation for Merseyside

Third Floor

Stanley Building

43 Hanover Street

Liverpool

L1 3DN

T: 0151 294 4756

 Email: michaela.kenney@cflm.org.uk