Trustees only fund programmes that run for a minimum of 2 weeks or 10 days across the summer holidays.
Trustees will only fund up to 50% of the total cost of a scheme.
Preference is given to:
- Small local play schemes that provide a wide-ranging programme of activities. Trustees prioritise activities that are relatively inexpensive such as crafts and cooking, as well as outdoor activities and sport.
- Schemes that involve a large number of children.
- Schemes where past users are encouraged to come back and help as volunteers.
Exclusions
Trustees will not fund:
- Trips that are only social such as to a theme park or cinema. Trustees prioritise funding for trips that are educational and motivational or relate to the natural environment such as to the seaside or countryside.
- Charities whose annual turnover exceeds £100,000.
- Overseas projects.
