About this Funding:
Bentley and Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) have launched the Advancing Life Chances National Fund to support charities helping vulnerable and underrepresented communities across the UK
The fund provides grants in Bentley retailer-linked locations, giving small charities vital core funding and driving deeper community impact
This new funding approach allows charities the flexibility to cover core business costs which are critical to their resilience in current times
Aligned to Bentley’s Advancing Life Chances strategy, the fund focuses on Access, Empowerment, Quality of Life and a Better Future for stronger, fairer communities
Grants between £2,000 and £4,000 are available to charitable organisations with income under £500,000 working with vulnerable, disadvantaged or under-represented communities within 20 miles of Bentley retailers.
Please refer to funders guidance and FAQs before submitting an application.
Funding Criteria:
Please refer to funders guidance and FAQs before submitting an application.
Eligible organisations include registered charities including CIOs, constituted groups, CICs with at least 3 unrelated directors.
Your organisation’s activity must fit within four priority pillars and you must be a registered charity or a not-for-profit organisation with charitable purposes. Your organisation must also have an annual income of under £500,000 and be located within 20 miles of our UK eligible postcode areas.
For Southend organisations, the nearest location is Chelmsford Bentley – projects must be within 20 miles of CM2 6PN
