How to apply
We have two application deadlines at the end of January and June each year, and no restrictions on reapplying. We encourage applicants to submit their forms ahead of the deadline.
We have a two stage application process:
Complete the online application. We will acknowledge your application by email within five working days, so that you know it has reached us safely.
Once the Trustees have decided which applications are of interest to them, you may be contacted to answer further questions. You will be notified shortly after the deadline as to whether your application has been successful.
Funding Guidelines
Geographic Focus
The Trust seeks to grant awards to charitable organisations, with an element of design in their projects, within London and the surrounding areas.
Grant Size
The Trust seeks to make grants of between £5,000 and £20,000. While matched funding is not essential, it is preferred. We will consider applications for multiyear funding.
Types of Support
Capital support and design,architectural, interior design and construction advice
Restrictions
The charity will not provide funding for any activities which are not charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, any political or commercial appeals, or any religious causes.
Application Deadlines
The Trust accepts applications bi-annually. Please see the Timetable below for further information.
Points to Note
Span Trust looks to fund projects due to start in 6 months of the deadline, with planning permission already in place and on properties with a minimum 5 year lease.
Span Trust assists other registered charities with small building projects. Our donation is typically between £5,000 and £10,000. The Trustees usually consider schemes which are self-contained (i.e. not part of a larger appeal), having a total maximum cost of £200,000.
Funding Timetable
The Trust accepts applications twice annually
Deadline 1: 11.58pm on the last Friday of January
Trustees meeting: 2nd week of February
Notification of decision: Last week of February
Deadline 2: 11.58pm on the last Friday of June
Trustees Meeting: 2nd week of July
Notification of decisions: Last week of July
READY TO APPLY?
Fill out the Funding Application Form
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