Application guidelines

1. We only provide funding for training or personal development where no other funding is available.
2. We have limited funds and seek to help those most in need.
3. Individual applicants must live in Nottingham (City) or Nottinghamshire (County). 
4. Group applicants must operate in Nottingham (City) or Nottinghamshire (County). 
5. Individual applicants or group target applicants should be aged 16–30. 
6. The application form must be fully completed.
7. Repeat applications from the same individual are not accepted unless circumstances are exceptional.
8. You must explain how your application fits the criteria of being for training or personal development.
9. Your application will need to demonstrate how you will become more financially independent.
10. Applicants should not have qualifications above A-level or similar (eg level 4, CertHE, HNC, HND, undergraduate students, university graduates). We do not fund those with university degrees for example.
11. For any equipment above £500 you will need to evidence research into best value options for your requirements (email us evidence and quotes). If a high specification is needed you must explain why.
12. Laptops are generally available for £200-£250. Trustees will not consider grants for MacBooks or specialist equipment unless a detailed explanation is given.
13. If you want to start your own business or become self-employed please attach or email a costed business plan with your application.
14. Please ensure referees are not family members, nor involved with or benefitting from the application.
15. Applications can take up to 3 months for a decision.  Trustees reserve the right to extend this for any reason if deemed necessary.
16. Trustees reserve the right to make an exception to any of their guidelines.
17. The trustees’ decision is final.

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Do you live in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire? *

• Yes
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Who are you? *

• Individual
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How old are you? *

• Between 16 & 30
• Under 16 or over 30

How old are the target recipients? *

• Between 16 & 30
• Under 16 or over 30

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Do you have a qualification above A-level or similar? *

• Yes
• No

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Is this for training or personal development and will it lead to employable skills? *

• Yes
• No

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Can you evidence how the target recipients are identified? *

• Yes
• No

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Do you think the Trustees will agree this will be a good use of our charity’s limited resources? *

• Yes
• No

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