The ACT Foundation

Grant Information

ACT provides grants to individuals and other charities, principally in the UK, with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for people in need, (specifically the mentally and physically disabled).

Our grants generally fall into the following areas:

1. Building - funding modifications to homes, schools, hospices etc.
2. Equipment - provision of specialised wheelchairs, other mobility aids and equipment including medical equipment to assist independent living.
3. Financial assistance - towards the cost of short-term respite breaks at a registered respite centre.

Projects that intend to be a platform for continuing services will be expected to demonstrate sustainability. ACT would be concerned to be a sole funder of projects that require ongoing support.
We will not make grants:

1. Which would replace statutory funding;
2. Which would pay for work that has already commenced or equipment already purchased or on order;
3. Towards the operating costs of other charities except in connection with setting up new services,
4. To charities that have not been registered for at least three years;
5. For projects which promote a particular religion or faith;
6. To Community Centres and Youth Clubs except where those served are in special need of help (eg. the elderly or persons with special needs);
7. To Local Authorities;
8. To umbrella or grant-making organisations except where they undertake special assessments not readily available from our own resources;
9. To universities and colleges, and grant-maintained, private or local education authority schools or their Parent Teacher Associations, except if those schools are for students with special needs;
10. For costs associated with political or publicity campaigns.

We welcome applications for grants from all sections of the community and decisions on prioritisation are made having regard to funding levels and never on grounds of gender, age or race.
Information to help with your application

Size of grants
There is no maximum grant size. Our smallest grant has been just £100 and our largest £4 million. Measured by value most of our grants go to other registered charities, but by number it is individuals who are the main beneficiaries of our grants.

For more information visit:
www.theactfoundation.co.uk