Apply for a grant

The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd is not a charitable trust and only provides grants for non-charitable, political and campaigning activities.  The Trust does not fund work outside the United Kingdom.

The Trust does not have defined grants programmes, but maintains a long-standing interest in promoting democratic reform and defending civil liberties.  Details of recent grants made by the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd can be found on the Grants page of our website.

Please email an outline (a side of A4 which includes the amount required), of your proposal to info@jrrt.org.uk, before making a formal application.

The application process

We do not have a standard application form.  Applicants are asked to submit:

  • Application Registration Form
  • Up to four pages setting out the proposal
  • A full budget for the project
  • Your most recent audited accounts
  • CV (if applying as an individual)

Trust staff make an initial assessment of applications and are authorised to reject those that are clearly outside our areas of interest.  The Trust Directors judge all remaining applications on their merits within the prevailing social, political and economic climate and taking into consideration the financial resources available to the Trust.

Grants over £5,000

Applications for £5,000 or more are considered by Directors at their quarterly meetings.  The deadline is approximately four or five weeks prior to the Trust meeting. (Please see When to Apply)  Directors may wish to meet with applicants prior to the Trust meeting to discuss the proposal. (See Facts and Deadlines for the date.)

Grants £5,000 and under

Applications for £5,000 or less can be submitted at any time and we aim to inform applicants of the decision within two weeks of receiving the proposal.

When to apply

Applications for small grants of up to £5,000 can be considered at any time.  The deadline for applications for an amount over £5,000 is approximately four or five weeks prior to the Trust meeting.

All applications must be received by 12 noon on the date given as the deadline.