Francis C Scott Charitable Trust

Main Grants

Who can apply: Organisation should be a registered charity or pursuing charitable objectives; project based in Cumbria or Lancaster District; project supports children or young people who may be excluded from opportunities; recent signed accounts required. National organisations considered only if beneficiaries and project workers are based in the area; small to medium organisations preferred, typically turnover under £1m.

Deadline: 2026 cycle: EOIs due 1 May 2026 for July trustee meeting; full application deadline 29 May 2026. Next cycle: EOIs due 4 September 2026 for November trustee meeting; full application deadline 2 October 2026. Next submission deadline on site stated as May 1st.

Better Tomorrows

Who can apply: Information indicates a partnership programme with external administration and delivery; applicants should follow the partner programme route for details.

Sector Development — Step Change

Who can apply: Must be a charitable organisation that is an existing, recent or potential beneficiary of the Trust.