Child-based charities or voluntary umbrella bodies; music, theatre, and opera companies and groups; medical research into paediatric diseases; health education; hospices; alternative healthcare. Examples of grants made are: Kent Opera (£1,000); Brainwave (£500); Cornwall Children's Hospital appeal (£270); New Mudford Guide HQ Appeal (£250); Project Christchurch (£250). Larger grants were given to organisations such as Barnardos and £5,000 to a children's home in Nepal. Funding NOT For: Appeals from individuals are not accepted. Who Can Apply: Charitable organisations. How To Apply: Applications should be as simple as possible, and in writing. Only a very small percentage of applications are successful. If you do not receive a reply, assume that you have been unsuccessful, or include a sae. Catchment Areas: The South of England and overseas. Last Updated: 1st December 2010
THE WINGATE FOUNDATION - PERFORMING ARTS GRANT (NOT MUSIC) Address: THE WINGATE FOUNDATION - PERFORMING ARTS GRANT (NOT MUSIC) The Wingate Foundation Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation 2nd Floor 20-22 Stukeley Street London WC2B 5LR Contact: Karen Marshall Website: www.wingatefoundation.org.uk Funders Overall Aim: For third sector organisations (TSOs) undertaking projects involving the promotion of artistic and dramatic projects in the UK. The scheme is intended to support organisations that have an interest in encouraging artistic and dramatic excellence. Funding Type: Minimum £1,000, maximum £35,000 Funding For: *Workshops and education programmes. *Training. *Performance costs. *Construction. *Equipment.