Funding for disadvantaged areas

Posted on: July 19, 2021

Grants are available to support schools and registered charities that wish to undertake educational work with children and young people under the age of 25 in disadvantaged areas within the UK and international projects working with marginalised communities.

The British & Foreign Schools Society (BFSS) normally makes grants totalling about £900,000 in any one year.

For UK projects the focus is on projects to improve the educational outcomes and life chances of Young Carers and Children Looked After. Grants of between 30,000 and £100,000 are available (maximum £30,000 per year for multi year projects).

For UK projects, the funding is available to UK registered charities with an annual income of between £5,000 and £2.5 million, and at least three years of continuous accounts. UK based and state-funded schools, academies, colleges and other educational establishments regardless of their income size are also eligible providing they can demonstrate a network effect beyond one individual school.

For international projects the focus will be on improving the quality, sustainability, and access to education for young people within international marginalised and deprived communities.  Grants o between £5,000 and £60,000 are available.  (maximum £30,000 per year).

For international projects the BFSS funds small to medium sized organisations with an annual income of between £5,000 and £2.5 million.   Organisations must have UK charitable status. We do not fund non-UK based organisations, Community Interest Companies (CICs) or individuals.

The Society also offers a small number of specific grants for organisations and individuals through its Subsidiary Trusts.   

There is a two stage application process and the next closing date for stage 1 applications is the 24th January 2021.

 

Author: Steering Member
Posted:
Categories: News

Leave a Reply

Related Posts

You’re Invited: Exclusive Cheese & Wine Business Networking Evening

You’re Invited: Cheese & Wine Business Networking Evening📅 Tuesday, 11th November 2025 | 🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm | 📍 The Abbeyfield Society, Waltham Abbey We’re delighted to invite you to an exclusive Cheese & Wine Business Networking Evening, hosted at The Abbeyfield Society, Waltham Abbey. Join us for a relaxed and friendly gathering where local
Read more…

Read more...

Have Your Say: Help Shape the Future for Carers in Essex

Essex County Council is developing a new All-Age Carers Strategy — and we want to hear from you. As part of our commitment to supporting carers of all ages, this strategy will set out a shared vision and priorities for how carers are supported now and in the future. To make sure it truly reflects
Read more…

Read more...

Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October): Support in Essex

Every October, Baby Loss Awareness Week brings families and communities together to remember lives lost too soon, raise awareness, and call for better support. Why it Matters Sadly, baby loss is more common than many realise: 1 in 5 pregnancies in the UK ends in miscarriage. In 2023 there were 2,545 stillbirths and 1,933 neonatal
Read more…

Read more...