Schroder Charity Trust

Objectives of Fund

Following a strategic review of the Trust's grant-making programme, applications will be considered for work under the following two objectives:

· Enabling children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive and achieve their potential in education and employment.

o Priorities: 

Enhancing early years school readiness for children in vulnerable families

Developing reading and literacy skills

Enhancing financial literacyHelping young people pursue vocational careers and apprenticeships

Enhancing employment outcomes for young offenders (aged 18-25)Providing tutoring to develop attainment at primary and secondary school.

· Strengthening communities through services and opportunities which enhance the wellbeing and life outcomes of vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

Priorities: 

Providing services and advice to help people out of financial hardship and material poverty

Enhancing life outcomes for children in the care system

Reducing social isolation and maximising independence for older people

Building confidence, resilience, life skills and wellbeing through youthwork 

Supporting the homeless and those at risk of homelessness into sustainable housing.

Providing support to young carers.

Value Notes

The Trust generally makes grants of up to £5,000. Grants are for a one-year period rather than over multiple years.

Who Can Apply

Registered charities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with an income of between £150,000 and £1 million may apply.

Applications will be considered from organisations whose primary activity/activities address the Trust's current funding objectives and priority areas of interest. Applications will only be accepted from organisations who are bringing about measurable outcomes in their field, and also those operating in areas in the top 20% of indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.