James has urged local charities, schools, and good causes to apply for funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Over 3,500 grassroots organisations in Britain will receive a share of almost £17 million this year. Local projects can apply for funding from the Postcode Places Trust which is for organisations operating in the east of England. Registered charities can apply for up to £20,000 of funding, which is available for both project-based and core costs.
Applications will be accepted every month until October 2021. The first 100 applications per month will be considered.
Costs supported by the grant include;
- Core or project costs
- Equipment
- Staff
- Training
- Volunteer expenses
- Marketing costs
- Running costs associated with the project.
Application projects must have at least one of these themes to be considered;
- Improving mental wellbeing
- Enabling community participation in the arts
- Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty
- Supporting marginalised groups and promoting equality.
Local School Nature Grants are also open for all schools and pupil referral units to apply for. These grants include £500 outdoor learning equipment and 2 hours of outdoor training worth £500.
As a commitment to supporting smaller good causes, applications will only be accepted from organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million. Preference will be given to those with an income less than £500,000.
More information, including a funding guide and eligibility quiz, can be found on the trust’s website www.postcodeplacestrust.org.uk
