Hull Activity Grants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

Relevent Country: United Kingdom

The Two Ridings Community Foundation’s Hull Activity Grants are now open to strengthen local communities and build connectivity between people (community capital).

The Hull Activity Grants are designed to help voluntary organisations, community groups, small charities and other types of not for profit organisation based in the area served by Hull City Council.

Projects must aim to address local needs. Priority will be given to projects where the grant covers the majority of the project costs.

Two Ridings Community Foundation are working in partnership with Rank Foundation, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and The Alderman Jackson Fund to administer the Hull Activity Grants. The Alderman Jackson’s Appeal Trust Fund was originally established in 1956 to support residents of Kingston Upon Hull. In 2019 the name was changed to The Alderman Jackson Fund. This fund if managed by Two Ridings Community Foundation and was a key initial donation to a local fund for Hull.

Funding Information

  • Grants are available up to £1000

Activities

Activities that could be funded:

  • Host community events
  • Purchasing new equipment/materials
  • Setting up a new pilot project / starting a new group
  • Staffing costs/volunteer expenses/professional fees
  • Transport Costs
  • Social Action Projects

Please note: Successful applicants should wait one year from their original application date to apply again for a Hull Activity Grants. Multiple applications within one year will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

Groups must:

  • Serve the communities based in the area served by Hull City Council
  • Be a voluntary organisation, community group, small charity or other not for profit organisation
  • Have a bank account in the group’s name (with two unrelated signatories)
  • Have a management committee with at least 3 unrelated members

Source: https://www.tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/hull-activity-grants/