Introduction

We have tried to make our application process as simple and transparent as possible. There is just one stage, with a single form for all our programmes and all types of grant.

If you wish to apply, please complete our online funding request form, briefly outlining why your work is needed and effective. Please remember that we cannot accept applications by post.

We run a rolling programme with regular grantmaking meetings, so there are no deadlines for submission. Once you have submitted your application it will be assigned to the next available meeting. You can expect to receive an outcome within 2-3 months of submission, but occasionally it can take slightly longer.

If you are applying for a project with a firm start date, please ensure you submit the application at least four months before the project is due to begin. The Swire Charitable Trust is also happy to consider unrestricted grants for charities that are a good overall fit for our programmes.

Please bear in mind that we only award multiyear grants to charities we have previously supported. The total amount requested should not be more than 10% of the charity’s last reported income.

Pass our eligibility test

Please answer all the questions and submit your responses.

If your responses indicate that you are eligible to apply for funding, you will move automatically to the next step. If they don’t, you won’t be able to proceed.

Complete the online funding request form

Please complete every field and try to demonstrate why your charity’s work is needed and effective. Most of the questions have character limits but please don’t think that you need to use these up. Concise answers are often the most compelling.

A PDF of the questions on our funding request form can be found above. Please remember that this is for guidance only and you must submit your request via the online funding request form.

Add attachments and submit your request

At the end of the form, upload a copy of your charity’s latest inspected or audited accounts. If your charity is too new to have these, a copy of a bank statement will be fine. You’ll also get the chance to upload budgets and any other materials that you think may add weight to your request.

You can make changes and save your form at any time before submission. Return to it at a later date by clicking ‘Save and resume later’. You will have 30 days to submit your application.

When you have completed the form you will have the opportunity to review your answers and, if necessary, go back to make any final changes. When you are happy please click ‘Submit application’.

Our application guidelines and FAQs are there to help you complete your application. But if you need any extra help, please email info@scts.org.uk

Submit a funding request

Introduction

We have tried to make our application process as simple and transparent as possible. There is just one stage, with a single form for all our programmes and all types of grant.

Before you apply

If you’re thinking about applying to us for funding, here are some documents that may be helpful. We particularly recommend that you review our guidelines before embarking on your application.

Application guidelines

Application & monitoring form questions

Standard grant conditions

FAQs

Apply for funding

When you are ready to make your application please submit a funding request by completing the following steps:

Pass our eligibility test

Complete the online funding request form

Add attachments and submit your request

What happens next?

Once you’ve submitted a funding request, your part of the process is complete. It’s now up to us to review your application and consider it for a grant.

1. Acknowledgement

2. Assessment

3. Outcome

Whether or not your funding request has been successful, we would ask you to wait at least one year from the date of application before reapplying to the Trust.