Welcome to Kirklees 4 Community
Funded by Kirklees Council
Funding Advice and Support
Advice and Support for VCS groups, Charities and Not-for-profit organisations in Kirklees, West Yorkshire.
If you would like to speak to one of the team please email us at thirdsector@kirklees.gov.uk or call 01484 221040 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
Bernard Sunley Foundation
The Bernard Sunley Foundation is a family grant making foundation which supports charities in England and Wales working to raise the quality of life and provide greater opportunities for the young, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged.
The Foundation has awarded over £140 million in grants since it was established in 1960.
Each year it gives just over £4.5 million to capital projects that deliver a real community focus or provide facilities to support those in need.
What they Fund
Capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces.
New minibuses and other vehicles that provide a vital service to those most in need in their local community.
Churches and other places of worship with a strong, secular community focus.
Charities or CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organisations) registered in England and Wales.
Certain organisations with exempt status such as specialist schools, scout and guide groups, housing associations, cooperatives and community benefit societies.
Free Organisational Health Check
All Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups within the Kirklees district can register for a free Organisational Health Check, with Kirklees Council's Grant Access Point.
This will also allow groups to be eligible to apply for funding from Kirklees Council above £1000.
For more information please click below
Register with the Grants Access Point
Or give the team a call on 01484 221040
Funding success?
Please let us know here (your funding success)
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2 Current Schemes:
Objectives of Fund The Foundation's objects are achieved through funding projects that are designed to: Create greater inclusivity by breaking down barriers of fear based on for example religious, cultural, ethnic or social difference or financial hardship. Integrating marginalised groups into mainstream society and promoting a welcoming culture. Aiding the integration of marginalised groups through environmental projects. Developing greater understanding of these issues through carrying out research. Grants of between £500 and typically up to £2,500 are available.
What We Fund: Capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces. New minibuses and other vehicles that provide a vital service to those most in need in their local community. Churches and other places of worship with a strong, secular community focus. Charities or CIOs (Charitable Incorporated Organisations) registered in England and Wales. Certain organisations with exempt status such as specialist schools, scout and guide groups, housing associations, cooperatives and community benefit societies. We offer three levels of grants. These are large grants of £20,000 and above; medium grants of up to £20,000 and small grants of £5,000 and under.
The power of this service!
This service has delivered at least £1.3m worth of grant funding to it's registered users.
How do we know this?
Well, at the tope of the page you will find a 'funding success' hyperlink.
Please feel free to share your funding successes, as it's always great to know how much money it is generating for all of your worthy causes and projects.
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