Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust
Description
The Trust exists to fund projects that allow disadvantaged young people in the UK to take up opportunities to develop an exciting interest in the great outdoors.
- Current Status
- Open for Applications
- Maximum value:
- Discretionary
Objectives of Fund
The Trust funds projects that allow disadvantaged young people to take up opportunities to further develop an existing interest in the great outdoors.
Value Notes
No minimum and maximum levels of support are outlined by the Trust. Instead, each project will be judged and awarded on merit.
Match Funding Restrictions
Preference is given to applicants that have done some fundraising.
Who Can Apply
Generally, the Trust funds organisations such as schools and youth groups in the UK, rather than individuals, but the Trust does occasionally fund an individual the committee feels would benefit from support, if they have a referee.
Restrictions
Funding is not available for the following:
- Taster sessions or one-off residential trips.
- Environmental organisations, unless there is a strong outdoor element to the application.
- Foreign trips.
- Capital projects.
Eligible Expenditure
Funding is available for projects that allow disadvantaged young people to take up opportunities to further develop their interest in the great outdoors.
Eligible outdoor activities include walking, climbing, cycling, kayaking, sailing, horse riding and residential courses at outdoor centres.
How To Apply
Applications should be made via email if possible, but written applications are acceptable.
Applications should include the following:
- Who is applying?
- What does the project propose to do, and where?
- Who will benefit? Why do they deserve the Trust's support?
- What fund raising has been done or is planned?
- What is the overall budget?
- How much is being applied for?
- What are the plans for supporting the individual or group to continue this type of activity and further develop their skills or interest? What has been done before?
If an individual is applying for a grant, a reference should be obtained from a teacher or care-worker
Chris Dodd
The Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust
Sandbed Farm Barn
Hull Mill Lane
Delph
Oldham
OL3 5UR