How to Apply

Please carefully read the Funding Guidance and Eligibility before applying. Make sure we are accepting applications at the When to Apply page.

There are three ways to apply:

Download our Word Document application form and fill it in on your computer, then email it to us at wgedwardscharity@icloud.com
Create your own application form that suits your charity. However, ensure that you have included all the essential information listed below. Your application must be a maximum of four pages and a Word doc or a PDF.
Alternatively, fill out the online form available below.

To be considered, your charity will need to provide the following essential information:

The percentage of those over the age of 65 who will benefit.
The charity’s bank account number, sort code, branch address and the exact name of the account as held by your bank. Do not email a bank statement. Write these details clearly on the application.
An exact budget or the exact cost of the item/s, for which you are applying.
The postal address of the charity.
An email address for a named contact at the charity.
The charity registration number.
A website for the charity (if applicable).
If your application relates to the refurbishment of a property, include the address.
If your application relates to pet therapy/animal workshops or any activities relating to animals, include a url link to the organisation which provides therapy etc.
If the project or item your charity is applying for costs more than £1,500, please outline which other funding sources you have applied for.
A copy of most recent annual review/accounts – as a link to the Charity Commission by email. Not a PDF or a paper copy by post.

Include the purpose of your charity and its objectives.
Provide details of the need and purpose of the project/initiative.
Who will benefit and how? What are the specific benefits to the over-65s?
Provide the total cost of the project/equipment/capital work.
If appropriate, provide a breakdown of this cost and provide details, i.e. make and model of the item.
Provide details of the location of where the grant will be used.
If appropriate, include the number of elderly people who will benefit.
You may wish to outline your fundraising strategy, include how much money has been raised and how you plan to raise the shortfall.
If applicable, include jpegs of the location of the proposed project.

Please fill out the form below to the best of your knowledge. We may contact you regarding your application to ask your to provide more details.

Charity name:

The charity registration no:

Contact name:

Contact email:

Charity postal address:

Charity website address (if applicable):

The percentage of those over the age of 65 who will benefit:

The purpose of the charity and our objectives:

What would your charity like to apply for? Please provide details of the need and purpose of the project/initiative/equipment:

Who will benefit and how? What are the specific benefits to the over-65s?

The number of elderly people who will benefit from this application (if applicable)

The total and exact cost of the project/item

These are the other funding bodies we have applied to (if the project/item is more than £1,500)

Any other relevant information?

Charity bank details:

Account name:

Account number:

Sort code:

Bank name and branch address: