The Leche Trust is open to applications from UK registered charities, public authorities and institutions for its next funding round, which has a deadline of Friday 3rd February 2023. The Trust supports projects in the following areas:
1. Performing Arts – the Trust aims to achieve a broad balance between music, theatre and dance projects, and takes into account the number and location of the audiences and/or individuals likely to benefit, particularly where the following applies:
o Excellence in professional performance.
o The production and performance of new work, and
o The development of young, professional artists aged 18 or over.
Around half of the Trust’s annual grant-giving is for arts-based activities.
2. Conservation - the Trust supports the conservation of historic objects, collections and features of buildings and designed landscapes which are pre-Victorian in date (i.e. pre 1837):
o In the case of churches, it will consider supporting the conservation of items such as monuments, wall paintings, stained glass, and historic furniture and fittings.
o Preference is given to awarding grants for smaller projects - or specific elements of projects - where its contribution can have a greater impact, and
o Projects may include conservation surveys and preventive measures as well as remedial work, as well as grants towards the acquisition of items for collections will be considered.
The Trust will accept applications for a grant of up to £5,000. However, awards of this level are rarely made. The vast majority of grants awarded are usually between £1,500 and £2,500.
Applicants must be UK registered charities, public authorities or public institutions. The Trust does not accept applications from Community Interest Companies (CICs) or individuals.
Further information, guidance and details of how to apply can be found on the Trust’s website. Applications are normally made in writing accompanied by the single page cover sheet available on the Trust’s website. Trustees meet three times a year to review applications.
The next deadline for applications is Friday 20th October 2023.
