How to Apply to Lloyds Bank Foundation

AWNis a registered charity working as an umbrella body to support and empower primarily small Muslim-led charities with an annual income of £1m or less that is working for the wider community in living in the UK.We also support any non-Muslim organisations that are working with Muslim benefciaries in any capacity here in the UK.AWN will host workshops, seminars and networking to further your organisation's growth and to work more effectively and efficiently.We welcome any comments and feedback regarding what types of workshops/seminars/networking you would like to see happen around issues within the charity sector. Or if you would like to partner with AWN on any events please get in touch - info@allwaysnetwork.org.ukAWN Registered Charity No. 1180445

All Ways Network (AWN)

Want core funding for your Registered charity? Come along and hear how you can apply to Lloyds Bank Foundation

All Ways Network is proud to present our next event on Thursday 19th May 2022 from 11am to 12pm<h3>How to apply to Lloyds Bank Foundation</h3><a href="https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lloyds Bank Foundation</a> primary aim is to listen, understand and respond to charities, through funding and providing developmental support to help them grow stronger and more sustainable. Focusing mainly on the Racial Equity fund:They support charities where more than half of their Trustee Board self-identify as belonging to a Black, Asian or minority ethnic community.The scope of ‘Minority Ethnic communities’ includes those that have historically experienced marginalisation, racialisation, oppression and prejudice. Your charity will support people from specific Black, Asian or minority ethnic communities to overcome any of the following 11 complex social issues:•	Addiction and dependency•	Asylum seekers and refugees•	Care leavers•	Domestic abuse•	Homelessness and vulnerably housed•	Learning disabilities•	Mental health•	Offending, prison or community service•	Sexual abuse and exploitation•	Trafficking and modern slavery•	Young parentsThe funding will cover Core Unrestricted Funds.The Manager from Lloyds Bank Foundation will guide you through the application process, tips on how to write a successful bid (demonstration of a good/bad application) and explain the main reasons for rejection. Some of the eligibility criteria are:•	Your charity must have a Registered charity number including CIO•	Must operate mainly in England and Wales•	A Board of at least three unrelated Trustees •	An annual income of between £25,000 and £1m •	Your own charity bank account •	Free reserves of less than 12 months’ operating costs •	At least one set of annual accounts published on the Charity Commission website, having been delivering services for more than a year in England and/or Wales •	A safeguarding policy in place •	Meets one of the Foundations regional priorities at the time of submitting the application For a full list of eligibility critieria – <a href="https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/media/fgzh32fs/lbfew-eligibility-criteria-august-2021-update.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>If your organisation is looking to register with Charity Commission within the year and you meet the other criteria, then still consider attending this free session. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 19th May 2022 via ZoomIf you have any queries please email us at info@awn.org.uk<a href="https://www.awn.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">All Ways Network (AWN) Team</a>