Description
Grants are available to UK charitable organisations for projects to improve people’s digital confidence, knowledge and skills, enabling them to access financial services and to make more informed decisions about money.Current StatusOpen for ApplicationsMaximum value:£ 150,000
Objectives of Fund
The funding is intended to support community organisations that are working with people in society who are experiencing disadvantage – whether through age, education, income, disability or unemployment – to equip them with improved digital and financial literacy skills.
Value Notes
The programme will provide grants of up to a total of £150,000 per organisation.
Grants are for a period of three years. Successful applicants may request differing amounts in each of the three years, with a minimum of £25,000 in any one year.
Who Can Apply
Applications will be accepted from charitable and social enterprise organisations with an annual income above £75,000.
Applicants must:
- Be based in the UK and working within one of the nations or regions.
- Be a UK registered charity or Community Interest Company.
- Have at least three unconnected Trustees, Directors or Management Committee members.
- Have a bank account in the organisation’s name with at least two unconnected signatories.
- Have been operating for at least 18 months and have at least one set of annual accounts.
Priority will be given to small and medium-sized organisations with an income of less than £2 million.
Restrictions
Organisations with an annual income of less than £75,000 are not eligible.
Eligible Expenditure
The funding is to be used to deliver initiatives that improve people’s digital skills and financial literacy.
How To Apply
The deadline for applications is 23 September 2022.
Guidance notes and the online application form can be found on the Santander Foundation website.
Contact Santander Foundation for further information.