Godolphin Edwards Fund for Organisations: Supporting Community Initiatives in Shropshire
Issued by Community Foundation for Staffordshire · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 1 Mar 2027
- Reference
- godolphin-edwards-fund-for-organisations-supporting-community-initiatives
Details
The Godolphin Edwards Fund, managed by the Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, offers grants to support community and voluntary groups in specific parishes of Shropshire. This fund aims to alleviate need, hardship, or distress by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance health, education, or quality of life. The next application deadline is 1 March 2027. The Godolphin Edwards Fund was originally established to support individuals in need within specific parishes. Now managed by the Community Foundation, the fund continues to support local communities by providing grants for projects that improve health, education, and quality of life. The fund also supports initiatives that provide essential services or facilities otherwise unavailable to local residents. Eligible applicants include constituted community and voluntary groups, registered charities, and social enterprises. Ineligible applicants are non-constituted groups, statutory agencies, newly established organisations (less than 12 months old), and private companies. Projects must aim to improve local people’s health, education, or quality of life, or provide services or facilities that are otherwise unavailable, such as community transport schemes. This fund is crucial for local organisations aiming to address community needs and improve living standards in specific Shropshire parishes. By providing financial support, the fund enables these organisations to implement impactful projects and services. What is the maximum grant amount available? The maximum grant amount is £2,500 per project. Who can apply for this grant? Constituted community and voluntary groups, registered charities, and social enterprises can apply. What types of projects are eligible? Projects that improve health, education, or quality of life, or provide essential services or facilities. What documents are required for the application? Governing document, recent accounts, bank statement, safeguarding policy, and quotes for capital items. When is the application deadline? The deadline for applications is 1 March 2027. Eligible organisations should review the official guidelines and complete the application process through the funding portal. For assistance, contact the Community Foundation team.
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