Apply for a
grant

For the attention of Wirral-based mental health focused charities, community groups and projects. 

The Stephen Beard Foundation is opening up the next funding round for small grants for local projects and activities.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available. Please check exclusions before applying. 

The deadline for applications is Friday 26th May 2023. 

The Fund

The fund can support community groups, charities and projects based on Wirral that focus on helping the community with mental health needs. The Foundation will award small grants of up to £1000. Application closing date is Friday 26 th May 2023. Decisions are expected to be made within a month at the next trustee meeting.

Applications should be no more than two sides of A4 and detail:

• What the organisation does

• What the money would be used for

• What are the projected outcomes and how will this be measured

• How many people will benefit from the funding

Applications should be submitted to stephenbeardfoundation@gmail.com for the attention of Laura Laing with:

• A copy of a recent bank statement (account should be in the organisation’s name) no more than 3 months old

• Relevant organisation safeguarding policy

Exclusions

• Funding for projects that are not related to mental health or where trustees do not feel there is a sufficient relationship

• Organisations with an annual income over £250,000

• Organisations that are not based and operating on Wirral

• Funding for individuals

• Funding for costs or projects that have already taken place

Please note, we cannot award funding to all organisations that apply