Screwfix Foundation

The Screwfix Foundation, a registered charity set up by the trade retailers Screwfix, has been supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK for the last 10 years. In March 2023, it celebrated a decade of giving. During this time, and thanks to both Screwfix customers and employees, the Foundation has awarded some £11 million to more than 2,400 local projects.

Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations based and working in the UK (including specialist not-for-profit schools) can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that improve, fix, and repair buildings, homes and facilities specifically used by people in need across the UK.

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be supporting people in need in the UK by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress. The main beneficiaries could be:
- People suffering from sickness or disabilities.
- People from diverse groups.
- Disadvantaged or vulnerable people.
- People suffering from financial hardship.
- People suffering from mental health issues.
- Other
Be looking for funding to fix, maintain and improve properties or community facilities.
Have suitable governance to manage funds, eg, financial reporting, committee meetings, etc.

The grants need to be spent within 12 months from receipt of payment.

Groups that are seeking funding for projects in:

Autumn need to apply by 10 August to receive a decision by 30 September 2023.
Winter can apply from 11 August to 10 November 2023 for a decision by 30 December 2023.

The next deadline for applications is 10 August 2023.

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