The Foundation looks to support children and young people through education, sport, advancement of health, arts and culture and the prevention of poverty. There are no deadlines – apply at any time.
How to apply
To apply for a grant you must be a registered charity. There are two main criteria that applications are judged on:
1. Does your project help young people (up to 25 years) develop in at least one of these areas: education, prevention of poverty, health, arts, culture or sports?
2. Does your organisation operate or have an impact in an area in which Hays Travel have a branch?
How much can I apply for?
There’s no limit as to how much funding you can apply for from the Hays Travel Foundation, however they do have an annual budget that they must adhere to. Gant sizes range from £2,000 to £15,000, and during the past year, the average grant was around £3,500. Each application is reviewed and approved based on merit and how much impact it will have on young people’s lives.
What can I apply for?
The Hays Travel Foundation Trustees fund specific projects that will make a difference to young people’s lives with clear expected outputs and outcomes, which can be evaluated to demonstrate value. If your application for funding is to cover solely staff salaries or core running costs, it is unlikely that this will be approved. However, if the project cannot take place without accounting for some staff costs, the trustees will review your application and it will be awarded on merit following their review.