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Grants

Grant Giving

Over the years we’ve supported a wide range of organisations in the Chester area with both one-off funding and more regular assistance.

If your organisation is considering applying to us for support, please ensure that your application meets the following criteria:

  • Usage: we accept applications for grants to cover either a project or core costs.
  • Awarding: we do not award grants to individuals or commercial organisations.
  • Amount: the maximum grant you can apply for is £20,000 per year.
  • Location: your work must benefit those in England within 15 miles of The Bluecoat building.
  • Focus: your work must align with our goals of tackling the causes of poverty, disadvantage and inequality.
  • Governance: Your organisation needs to demonstrate effective, fair, and transparent management.
  • Sustainability: you need to be able to demonstrate that your organisation and the work you do is sustainable.
  • Impact: you need to be able to demonstrate the quantitative impact of the grant you apply for.

    • Once you are happy that your application meets the above criteria, please:

  • Download the form below and return your completed form to us. If you are unable to access the form, then please contact us.
  • You will receive confirmation of your application within one week.
  • Notification of the outcome of your grant request will be sent within one month after the receipt of your application.

    Still have questions?

    Please email office@thechesterbluecoatcharity.co.uk or call us at 01244 345787.

    • Application form

    Case studies

    The good causes that have benefitted previously from our financial support include Chester Aid to the Homeless, Chester Autism Practical Support, West Cheshire Credit Union, KidsBank Chester and Hoole Community Centre.

    See case studies here.