THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - Core funding up to £80,000 for UK organisations working to support the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders (application deadline 23 October 2018)

The Triangle Trust 1949 Development Grants Programme is designed to support the development of a solid foundation for the future for agencies working with the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders, and - in its next funding round - unpaid carers; for example by diversifying income streams or setting up a social enterprise to become more sustainable in the long term.

The Development Grant Scheme provides core funding to support organisations to implement a step change in their development and therefore build increased sustainability for the future. The Trust is ‘open minded’ on the type of initiatives applicants may wish to develop in order to increase their sustainability.

The following two areas are supported:

1. The rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders (currently open to applications)

The Trust’s aim is to help with the reduction of re-offending rates in the UK and therefore offers dedicated funding to organisations working with offenders whilst in prison and after they are released to bring this about. Unfortunately, the Trust can only offer funding to specialist offender organisations rather than those with a broader remit which run offender projects.

2. Carers (scheduled to reopen to applications in March 2019)

The Trust offers dedicated funding for carer organisations where they will not have to compete with applications from other sectors. Unfortunately the Trust can only offer funding to specialist carer organisations rather than those with a broader remit which run carer projects.

Registered charities, not-for-profit social enterprises and Community Interest Companies working within the UK and have a UK office are eligible to apply for a grant of up to £80,000 over 3 years.

The amount requested each year is expected to taper down as applicants develop other sustainable income streams, for example: a maximum of £35,000 in year one; £25,000 in year two and £15,000 in year 3.

The Trust particularly welcomes applications from organisations working in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Organisations involved in research, policy and campaign work relevant to unpaid carers and the rehabilitation of offenders may also apply for a Development Grant.

Applicants must:

o Have a constitution whose sole purpose is to support unpaid carers or the rehabilitation of offenders or ex-offenders;
o Be involved in providing direct practical support work, research projects or policy or campaigning work relevant to unpaid carers or the rehabilitation of offenders or ex-offenders;
o Demonstrate in their application how they have expertise and a history of working with unpaid carers or offenders;
o Have some volunteer input;
o Have a gross annual income (including contract income) for the most recent financial year of less than £1 million, although priority will be given to smaller organisations;
o Make a commitment to develop sustainable income streams during the grant period; and
o Have evaluation systems for their work in place, and if not then part of the grant should be used to put a system in place.

PLEASE NOTE: all previous unsuccessful applicants to The Triangle Trust must wait two years before reapplying. Applicants already in receipt of a Development Grant cannot apply for further funding until the final year of their current grant.

The following are not eligible for grant support:

o Organisations with a broader remit that are running a project to support unpaid carers or the rehabilitation of offenders or ex-offenders;
o Organisations running crime prevention or restorative justice initiatives;
o Organisations providing support to the “cared for” as well as their carers;
o Appointment of a Trust or Community Fundraiser;
o Expanding the coverage of a particular service, unless there is a tangible increase in sustainability as a result;
o Match funding, unless associated with a sustainability development;
o Covering the loss of a statutory contract or grant income; or
o General running costs.

The application rounds are:

1. For organisations working with the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders:programme opens on Thursday 6 September 2018 with a deadline of midday on Tuesday 23 October 2018;

2. For organisations working with unpaid carers: the next round is scheduled to open in March 2019 with an April/May deadline (check the Trust's website for updates).

There is a two-stage application process. Shortlisted applicants will be required to host a visit from the Triangle Trust and present their strategic plan for the next few years.

Further information is available on the Triangle Trust website. The Trust is happy to discuss potential applications by email (info@triangletrust.org.uk) or by phone (01707 707078).

Contact details for the Trust are:

The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund 
Foundation House 
2-4 Forum Place 
Fiddlebridge Lane 
Hatfield 
AL10 0RN 
Tel: 01707 707078
Email: info@triangletrust.org.uk

(Source: GRIN)