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 Morrisons Foundation

Prepared for Gehan Raslan of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Morrisons Foundation UPDATED

Fund ID:	S41614	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	10/07/2023	
Grants are available to registered charities for new projects which directly improve the lives of local people or communities, especially those that are vulnerable or disadvantaged, in England, Scotland or Wales.
Fund Information
Funding body:	The Morrisons Foundation	
Maximum value:	£ 25,000 	
Application deadline:	None specified	
Background
Based in Bradford, the supermarket chain Morrisons has established the Morrisons Foundation to support local good causes across Great Britain. The Foundation, a charity registered in England, Wales and Scotland, receives its funding from a number of different sources including the proceeds of the sales of carrier bags from its stores in Scotland and Wales. This income stream is ring-fenced, so money raised from the sale of bags in Scotland/Wales will be spent on charities benefiting people in Scotland/Wales. 
The funding is intended for local charities that have a new project which will benefit their local community, but who have not been able to secure funding previously. 
The funding is for specific projects which make a difference to people’s lives, with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
Objectives of Fund
The Foundation is offering grants to help get new projects off the ground that will benefit the local community. 
The funding is for specific projects which make a difference to people’s lives, with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
Value Notes
Grants up to £25,000 are available.
Who Can Apply
UK charities that exist to improve the lives of people and communities in England, Scotland or Wales can apply. 
To be eligible, applicants must: 
•	Be registered with the Charity Commission (England and Wales) or the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (Scotland)(OSCR) for a minimum of one year
•	Have filed their accounts on time and in accordance with the Charity Commission / OSCR requirements.
Both local and national charities are eligible.
Location
England, Scotland and Wales
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding: 
•	Part-funded projects.
•	Salaries and other running costs to support ongoing service deliver.
•	Individuals.
•	Expeditions, recreation or overseas travel.
•	Fundraising events.
•	Work that is primarily the statutory responsibility of public agencies.
•	Promotion of religious or political messaging.
•	Event sponsorship.
•	Advertising, promotion or marketing of events or services.
•	Overseas appeals.
•	Conferences or seminars.
•	Equipment which will be retained by individuals rather than the charity.
•	Animal charities, unless the aim is to improve the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged individuals.
•	Projects being delivered outside of England, Scotland or Wales.
•	Sports-based charities, unless the aim is to improve the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged individuals.
•	Projects which could harm the reputation of the Foundation.
Eligible Expenditure
The funding is for new projects that groups would like to get off the ground but for which they have no funding. 
The funding is for specific projects which make a difference to people’s lives, with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. 
The projects should benefit the local community and can cover a wide range of areas including: 
•	Health
•	Education
•	Arts and culture
•	Community
•	Other
The Foundation does not part-fund projects.
How To Apply
Applications can be made at any time. 
An online application form is available on the Foundation's website. 
The Foundation aims to respond to completed applications within three months of receipt. 
Charities that successfully apply for a grant from the Foundation may apply again only after they have submitted a 'Post Grant Report' to detail the impact of the support provided by the Foundation. Reports are generally requested at the one-year anniversary of the charity's approved application, although the time varies dependent on nature of the project.
Useful links
The Morrisons Foundation
https://www.morrisonsfoundation.com/
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Enquiries
The Morrisons Foundation
Hilmore House
Gain Lane
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 7DL
Tel: 0845 611 5364
E-Mail: foundation.enquiries@morrisonsplc.co.uk