Submissions open for High Sheriffs’ Fund Programme – United Kingdom

Deadline: 01-Mar-2025

The Lincolnshire Community Foundation is accepting submissions for the High Sheriffs’ Fund Programme to assist projects that promote a safer society and help reduce crime in Lincolnshire.

Theme

• The Object of the Fund is to assist projects that promote a safer society and help reduce crime in Lincolnshire.
  • Crime reduction: Funds can be used for young people (diversionary activities, projects that raise aspirations or reduce isolation); intergenerational activities (reduce fear of crime, promote community cohesion); activities for older people that tackle isolation and loneliness (resident groups, clubs societies).

Funding Information

• They aim to distribute around £15,000 a year
• Grant Size: Up to £5,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible groups are:
  • Voluntary or Community organisations in Lincolnshire (not including North and North East Lincolnshire). Not statutory agencies.
  • Priority is given to locally run and managed. They are unlikely to fund organisations that are local branches/organisations of a larger regional or national organisation, unless they can evidence local need and engagement.
• They can Fund:
  • They can fund local projects that encourage and/or assist those included in the target group.
  • They can provide funding to cover running costs, equipment, travel, venue hire, telephone, stationery, refreshments, volunteer training and activities that meet an identified need.
  • Whatever they fund must benefit your local community.

Ineligibility Criteria

• They can’t fund:

• Political or predominantly religious activities
• Statutory provision
• Animal welfare
• General contributions to large appeals Building work

For more information, visit Lincolnshire Community Foundation.