The Shanly Foundation Training and Careers in Construction annual fund is open to charitable organisations that help people start their journey towards a career in construction.

We welcome applications from organisations representing the disadvantaged, disabled, long-term unemployed, youth groups, colleges, schools and educational establishments with a focus on training people for a career within the construction industry.

Applications are welcomed for single or multi-year grants (maximum 3-years). Core and unrestricted awards will be considered.

If your application is shortlisted, you may be invited to present your application to our Board of Trustees.

Who can apply?

• Registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CIC), Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO), Exempt or Excepted under Charity Commission guidance 
• Your organisation must have been in existence for more than 12 months
• You must have a dedicated bank account 
• Applications are welcomed for single and multi-year, project, capital, core and unrestricted grants
• Organisations that assist the physically and mentally disabled, the elderly, members of the local communities that may be disadvantaged through no fault of their own
• Organisations that help rehabilitate citizens back into local communities
• Local sports and social clubs
• Local scouting, guiding, Rotary and similar community organisations
• Outdoor activity centres for young people
• Woodland and environmental conservation organisations
• Social and community events that help raise funds to support local good causes

   

  Not eligible to apply: 

  • Individuals
  • For research
  • Military charities
  • Single faith charities 
  • International awards except for those made in response to international disasters
  • Activities that have already taken place  
  • Organisations that have been in existence for less than 12 months
  • Organisations that do not have a bank account

Timing

Applications are currently open.  

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