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The Greggs Foundation has announced the opening of its Community Grants Programme for 2025, aiming to support not-for-profit organisations addressing local needs and challenges. Grants of up to £20,000 per year, for a maximum of two years, are available to eligible organisations.
The programme focuses on initiatives that provide effective community services to widen networks, reduce isolation, and build knowledge, confidence, and opportunities. Priority is given to organisations located near Greggs Outlets or in areas of social deprivation. For this funding round, applications are welcomed from organisations based in or delivering services in:
- Middlesbrough,
- Darlington,
- Durham,
- London (NW1),
- Tilbury, Essex.
To be eligible, organisations must be not-for-profit, have an annual income between £25,000 and £1,000,000, possess at least one set of annual accounts, and have free reserves of less than six months' running costs. Additionally, they should have a board of at least three unrelated trustees or directors and a safeguarding policy in place.
Applications can be submitted through the Greggs Foundation website. It's essential for applicants to review the eligibility criteria and ensure their projects align with the programme's objectives before applying. Successful applicants can expect a decision within eight weeks of the closing date.
The closing date for applications for this funding round is noon on 9th May 2025.
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