Supporting people

Helping people to realise their potential

We have a long and successful history of helping people to reach their potential, people who want to achieve something or improve their personal circumstances and prospects.

It's not always easy for everyone to access training, education or employment. Sometimes all people need is a helping hand to get them on their way, so our financial grants remove barriers that may prevent people taking up opportunities to develop, barriers like childcare costs, transport or college course fees.

You can make a personal grant application for up to £10,000 that can be used to pay for things such as

Training or college courses
Books or equipment needed for your studies
Uniform you need for work
Tools or equipment you need for work
Suitable clothes for an interview
Child care whilst you study or work
Transport to work or college
Support to set up a business
Opportunities for people to develop through sport or the arts

We are always looking for people to help, so if you would benefit from our support, we'd love to hear from you.

apply to the foundation

Please complete all sections of the form so that we can understand why you are applying for the grant, what you plan on doing with it, and how you will benefit. Before you do this, please read the funding criteria, this will help you with your application.

If you need any help completing the form, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to help.

We look forward to receiving your application

Personal grant application

Contact information

Your name *

Your email address *

Your telephone number *

Your address *

Please tell us why you are applying to the Irwell Valley Foundation

Please tell us what you want to do and what you hope to achieve. *

How much would you like to apply for? * The maximum you can apply for is £10,000

Please tell us how the money will be spent. Please list all the things you need to pay for out of any award we grant to you. Please include the item, the supplier and the amount.

What is the total cost?

If the total cost is more than the amount you are applying for, please tell us how you will find the difference.

Have you raised any money yourself for this? *

Yes
No

Please tell us about any money you have raised or any other grants you have applied for to fund this?

Is this a one-off thing? *

Yes
No

Please tell us how you plan on continuing with it, once the funding has been spent.

Please tell us who we need to pay if your application is successful. We will always pay the supplier direct. For example, the college, shop, or service provider.

Suppliers name *

Suppliers bank account number *

Suppliers sort code *

If there is more than one item for example course fees and uniform, please use the space below to add additional supplier details so that we can arrange the payment.

All successful grants are subject to our Funding Agreement. Please tick to confirm that you have read and understood this.

I confirm that the information contained in this application is correct and that I/we are authorised by the organisation to accept these conditions on their behalf. If successful, I will not use the grant for any other purpose than that specified on the grant award letter without first contacting the Irwell Valley Foundation to seek authorisation. I accept that I may be asked to return this grant should the Irwell Valley Foundation deem the evidence for our project spend provided in our evaluation form unsatisfactory. This will also apply if we discover that money has been spent on items not specified in the original application form and grant offer letter. I will complete an evaluation form and return it by the specified date. I agree to take part in any publicity and promotion organised by Irwell Valley Foundation. I agreed for the Irwell Valley Foundation and Irwell Valley Homes to use my name and photographs for promotional purposes if my request for funding is successful. *

Please provide your full name to confirm that the information you have provided is correct. *

Date *

For individual applicants under 18 years of age, this application must be supported by a parent or guardian. If this applies, please provide the full name of the parent or guardian.