The City of London's Economic Development Office provides
support to a range of regeneration partnerships and projects in
boroughs neighbouring the Square Mile. In addition, the City of
London oversees a number of grant giving trusts and awards grants
to organisations through its Finance Committee (see below).
Education grants (some of which are available to
individuals)
The City Bridge Trust
The Sir William Coxen Trust Fund
The Emanuel Hospital Charitable Trust
The Jenner Bequest Trust
Members of Court of Common Council and their
dependents
City of London Benevolent Association
Finance for small business
Samuel Wilson's Loan Trust
The City of London has contributed to venture capital
funds from which loans maybe obtained for small businesses. It
is keen to ensure that finance is accessible to all sections of the
community and has contributed to the
London
Business Growth Fund, set up to help disadvantaged
entrepreneurs with business propositions gain access to bank
finance in order to start up or expand their business, and the
Baring English Growth Fund which finances small to medium sized
well-managed companies with growth potential in London and the
South.
Funding for the expansion of small businesses and business
start-ups in neighbouring boroughs may be obtained through
Business Link
for London and East London Small Business Centre.
Government grants for the Voluntary and Community Sector
Applications and searches for funding can be made via the
Government Funding website.
Finance Committee Grants
Introduction
The City of London’s primary contribution to the voluntary
sector is made through the
The
City Bridge Trust which makes grants in excess of £16
million a year to charitable projects benefiting the inhabitants of
Greater London.
In addition, the City of London’s Finance Committee awards a
small number of grants to organisations. Requests for funding are
considered twice a year by the Finance Grants Sub Committee.
Who is eligible
Grants are awarded to organisations, but not to
individuals.
The Committee requires that applicants are able to demonstrate a
strong connection with the City, ie that the applicant’s work will
assist residents or workers of the Square Mile. A very limited
number of grants are also awarded to organisations appealing for a
special nationwide charitable activity.
A number of guidelines are observed by the Committee in
determining eligibility.
The Finance Committee also awards grants from the
City Educational Trust Fund which has specific criteria in
addition to the above.
If you meet the above criteria and are eligible to apply for a
grant from the Finance Committee or require further information
details of how to apply are available here.
Links
The City Bridge Trust offers links to other grant
making organisations and voluntary sector funders.