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The Forrester Family Trust
Application windows are as follows:
Themed Grants: 1st – 30th September
Our theme for the year 2025 is ‘The rehabilitation of imprisoned and formerly-imprisoned offenders in England & Wales’. Grants up to a maximum of £40,000 are available to charities with a turnover of less than £5 million. We have £600,000 available to distribute.
Small Grants: 1st – 31st December
Grants up to a maximum of £10,000 are available to charities with a turnover of less than £250,000. We aim to award these grants to charities who rely on volunteer support and make an impact in their communities. We will have £550,000 to distribute.
We will aim to have grants distributed within three months of the closure date for applications.
We’ll only accept applications that:
- Are made by charities registered in England and Wales.
- Come through our online application process.
- Are made by charities with an income of less than £5m a year in respect of themed grants and £250,000 a year in respect of small grants.
We award grants according to four priorities. Before you apply, review these to make sure your charity’s a good fit:
- Improve the quality of life of individuals and families
- Invest in well run organisations
- Ensure grant-making rigour
- Give with confidence