Main grants programme

The Parent House

The Parent House

The Foundation is keen to ensure that grant giving is more than just funding.

Our team of grants officers are experienced in the voluntary sector. They provide advice on alternative or additional sources of funding, on premises and management and links to other organisations.

We can only fund organisations which work in Islington. Governors consider all applications which benefit local residents.

Current priorities

Three themes capture the Foundation’s priorities:

  1. Reducing poverty and addressing inequality
    Applications that work with the poorest sections of the community to help to reduce poverty.
  2. Increasing access to opportunities and making connections
    We aim to increase access to opportunities for the most deprived residents. It includes access to cultural and arts facilities as well as education and employment.
  3. Social cohesion
    Applications are encouraged which promote integration of communities and active participation in society.

All applicants must show how their work will address at least one of these themes.

What the Foundation funds

  • Core costs for key Islington voluntary organisations
  • Project funding
  • Salary costs
  • Capital costs.

Grants are made for up to three years.

Meeting timetable 2010

Grants Committee
There are three meetings a year.

  • Closing Date: 13th January 2010
    Grants Committee meeting: 24th February 2010
  • Closing Date: 14th April 2010
    Grants Committee meeting: 26th May 2010
  • Closing Date: 1st September 2010
    Grants Committee meeting: 13th October 2010

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