Investing in families

 

Colyer-Fergusson Trust believes that ‘families’  in the most inclusive sense of the word, are the yarn that creates the fabric of society.   Individual families can be delicate and vulnerable at times; but woven together into communities they are remarkably resilient and strong.  But too many are struggling at the sharp end of socio-economic problems; facing persistent and chronic poverty and overwhelmed by desperate circumstances.  Poverty restricts their choices and too many are having to make impossible decisions, such as whether to heat their homes or pay their rent.    

This programme supports charitable organisations offering interventions to meet the needs of families with a wide-range of problems, including debt; drug and alcohol abuse; mental health issues; domestic abuse; caring for a sick or disabled family member and the short and long-term impacts of bereavement. 

The Trust is a Living Wage Funder and it encourages grant applicants to cost all salaries included in their application at the living wage rate.  The current living wage rate can be found here

 

When to Apply

• If you apply before the end of February you will receive a grant decision in early July
• If you apply by the end of June you will receive a grant decision in mid-October
• If you apply by the end of October you will receive a grant decision in early March

Please note: we receive a large number of applications on the closing date and this can create technical issues.  Unfortunately, this means that some applications are deferred to the next round.  Please apply in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

 

Please read through out FAQs before making an application

 

Download the programme guidance material 

Download the questions and prepare your application in advance

Apply online here