Monday 25 September 2017

THE RIX-THOMPSON-ROTHENBURG FOUNDATION

The Rix-Thompson-Rothenburg Foundation dedicates its work to supporting projects connected with the care, education, training, development and leisure activities of people with a learning disability.
The Foundation awards grants to charities registered with the Charity Commission which benefit people with a learning disability, their family and/or carers.
The Foundation places a particular emphasis on initiatives that enhance opportunity and lifestyle.
Previous awards indicate a strong preference for arts based projects  
Registered charities working in England and/or Wales may apply for a grant of between £2,000 and £6,000.
There is no requirement for match funding.
During the year ending 31 December 2015 the Foundation made 32 (2015: 25) grants totalling £149,282 (2015: £95,610).
Awards included:
o The Otterhayes Trust, Ottery St Mary, Devon (£5,000);
o Polka Theatre for Children, London (£3,000);
o Wiltshire Music (£4,000); and
o Yorkshire Dance (£2,500).
A full list of grants awarded durng the year is available on the Foundation's annual accounts, available on the Charity Commission website.
The following are not eligible for funding:
o Applications for specific learning difficulties; and
o Applications that have not gone through the correct application process. 
Applications may be made at any time in writing and are considered twice a year, normally in June and December.
All applicants must complete an application form and provide a copy of their latest audited accounts.
In the first instance the applicant should discuss the proposed work either by telephone, email or letter to the Administrator, a minimum of four months in advance of a board meeting.
An application form will be provided by the Foundation following the discussion with the Administrator and providing the project in question is eligible.
PLEASE NOTE: the Foundation does not maintain a website.
Further information is, however, available on the Charity Commission website.
Contact details for the Foundation are:
Mrs Lesley Gray
Administrator
The Rix-Thompson-Rothenburg Foundation
c/o PAMIS University of Dundee
15/16 Springfield
Dundee
DD1 4JE
Tel: 07532 320138
Email:
 rtrfoundation@gmail.com
(Source: GRIN)

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