11 August 2011

The Brelms Trust has made some changes to its funding information.
Funding priority is now given exclusively to Yorkshire based projects directly benefiting Yorkshire communities.

The Trust no longer supports research and treatment of chronic diseases. The funding areas are now:

• Preserve and protect health, reduce sickness, and advance education and training about healthcare to the disadvantaged in the community whether socially, economically or by virtue of age, sex, gender, race or religion
• Develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities in Yorkshire in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society
• Relief of poverty, particularly in Yorkshire or in areas affected by natural disasters
• Advancement of education, arts and culture by supporting community based projects, specifically within Yorkshire
• Relief of suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affected, including the provision of medical aid
• Promotion for the benefit of the public of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment
• Other charitable objects as the trustees shall deem appropriate from time to time.

The maximum amount has also been updated; the minimum grant remains at £1,000. Grants can now range up to £5,000 per annum for 3 years, or up to £7,000 as a one off grant.
Capital and revenue can be supported. The Trustees prefer to see that the grant given is part of an overall funding strategy for the project requirements. Applications may come from existing or new organisations for one off grants or continuing grants for up to 3 years, which may fund smaller capital projects or core expenditure.

Only registered charities registered with the Charities Commission can apply. Requests may come from existing or new organisations.

There is also a new application process to be followed, the new application guidelines and registration form can be found on the Brelms Trust website:

http://www.brelmstrust.org.uk/applicationform
Deadline: Apply at any time, grant applications are assessed throughout the year and the Trustees meet four times per year to make decisions
Contact: Brelms Trust
Telephone: No telephone number available
Email: admin@brelmstrust.org.uk
Website: http://www.brelmstrust.org.uk