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The Skinners' Company: The Lady Neville Charity

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Overview

The Skinners' Company Lady Neville Charity was formally set up in 1978 following a bequest from Ralph Neville JP. Its aim is to provide grants that will make a clear and significant contribution to grassroots charitable organisations working in designated priority areas.

One-off grants of up to £1,000 are made to small registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.

The Lady Neville Charity is pleased to consider applications from registered charities or not-for-profit organisations based in the United Kingdom whose total annual income is less than £100,000pa and where the total project costs are less than £10,000.

Eligible Arts and Heritage projects can include; local heritage projects which help local groups to conserve and restore their landmarks, landscape, traditions and culture; Performing and Visual Arts organisations involved in performances, art, music, and drama activities. These can be considered across the UK.

Eligibility criteria and what they fund

  • Arts and Heritage projects (UK wide) or
  • Any charitable activity in key areas of Company interest (North London and West Kent)*
  • For capital items (i.e. equipment, building works) or
  • One-off anniversary events separate to core activities (not including regular annual events)
  • Registered charities or not-for-profit organisations in the UK
  • The charity’s annual turnover does not exceed £100,000
  • The total project cost is less than £10,000

*Specifically, these areas are: The City of London (i.e. 'The Square Mile'), the London boroughs of Camden, Enfield, Hackney, and Hounslow. West Kent includes Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells, and Romney Marsh.