Clothworkers Foundation - Open Grants Programme

The Clothworkers Foundation Open Grants Programme is fully re-open for applications. The Clothworkers Foundation awards grants to charities and other not for profit organisations (including special schools) to support capital projects that support disadvantaged sections of the community.

This can include the purchase or renovation of buildings and the purchase of equipment and vehicles. To be eligible the projects must fit within one or more of the Foundation’s specified programme areas. This includes alcohol & substance misuse; disadvantaged minority communities; disadvantaged young people; domestic & sexual abuse; homelessness; domestic & sexual abuse; and older people. Applications can be made at any time.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that the work of the organisation fits within one or more of the Foundations programme areas which are:

  • Alcohol & substance misuse
  • Disadvantaged minority communities
  • Disadvantaged young people
  • Domestic & sexual abuse
  • Homelessness
  • Older people
  • People with disabilities
  • Prisoners & ex-offenders
  • Visual impairment
  • LGBT+ Communities

The Foundation aim to make a decision within twelve weeks for grants and projects less than £15,000 or within six months for grants over £15,000.