Peter De Haan Charitable Trust
Overview
Grants are awarded to organisations which aim to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the UK.
Social Welfare
The current focus of their Social Welfare programme is children and young people; specifically projects which are aimed at early intervention and addressing community and family issues. Projects with continuity, which seek to help beneficiaries back into mainstream society, will be given priority.
Environment
The focus of the Environment programme is to support UK projects that combat or mitigate climate change.
They currently fund projects led by The London Wildlife Trust, The Kent Wildlife Trust, The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and The John Muir Trust and at this time are not seeking further applications for funding from wildlife trusts.
However they are seeking to provide funding up to an aggregate £300,000 per year in medium term youth community projects that:
- Conserve energy and will lead to a permanent reduction in UK energy demand; or
- Involve micro or small scale renewable energy production.
Applications are invited by email or in writing by providing a brief description and the annual levels saught.
The Arts
Grants are made to partner organisations through IdeasTap so if your involved in an arts charity directly benefitting young adults, please visit the websiite www.ideastap.com
Example Grants
- Childrens Discovery Centre £1,000
- Sudden Productions £2,000
- Theatre in Education £5,000
- Noahs Ark Community Cafe £80,000
How to Apply
Grants may be for project-based applications or to subsidise core costs. In all areas, the trustees will consider funding up for to a maximum of three years.
The following information should be included:
- A description of the charitable institution’s aims and achievements;
Charity registration number, where applicable - An outline and budget for the project for which funding is sought and the amount of funding requested;
- An outline and budget for the project for which funding is sought and the amount of funding requested;
- A description of how the issues which the trustees want to be addressed are satisfied
- A copy of the latest financial statements; and
- Details of funds raised and the current shortfall
Applications are considered on a continuing basis throughout the year, with major grants being awarded at the trustee meeting held quarterly in March, June, September and December.
Applications should be addressed by email or in writing
Northern Ireland received 1 grant of £1,000 in 2009.