Your guide to funding in the East Midlands for Community based projects..
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Contact your chosen funder
Ford Britain Trust

The Ford Britain Trust was set up in 1975 for the advancement of education and charitable activities beneficial to the community Particular consideration is given to organisations and projects which support the principles embodied in the company's policies on diversity

Main contact in the East Midlands:

Ford Britain Trust
Room 1/445
c/o Ford Motor Company Limited
Eagle Way
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 3BW

Tel 01277 252551
Counties eligible for funding:
Projects must be located within a 10 mile radius of the Ford Motor Company Limited Daventry plant or
Minimum Grant:
 £100
Maximum Grant:
 £3,000

Who can apply?
 Grant Applications from the following organisations will be considered: * Registered Charities * Schools / PTAs * Not for profit organisations (including small clubs and associations) GRANTS CANNOT BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS

Does the funder require match funder?

No
Funding Priorities:

'Special attention given to projects concerned with education, environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and projects with benefits to communities.

 

Note:

 

The Daventry plant is the only Ford Motor Company Plant which is located in the East Midlands region.

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