The John Moores Foundation

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The John Moores Foundation is a registered charity, established in 1964, that gives money to community organisations doing charitable work in Northern Ireland and Merseyside.

They aim to enable people who face barriers, as a result of social, educational, physical, economic, cultural, geographical or other disadvantages, to improve their social conditions and quality of life. 

They favour projects that are:

  • trying to build and strengthen communities

  • working in partnership with others

  • carrying out trust building initiatives

  • addressing previously unmet needs

  • providing advice and support

  • trying to change attitudes and broaden horizons

Preference is given to organisations seeking funding for projects which fall within the Foundation’s target areas for giving which are:

  • core running costs

  • volunteer out of pocket expenses

  • education and training costs

  • venue and travel costs

  • one-off project costs

  • small items of equipment (if part of a wider project)

Priority is given to small, grass-roots and volunteer-driven organisations.  

How to Apply

Please make sure your project falls within the criteria. If you are unsure, or if you would like to discuss your application before submitting it, please telephone and we will be happy to advise you. Further info and guidance available at John Moores Foundation

To confirm your eligibility and to obtain a link to our online application form, you must first contact us by phone, email or letter. Applications should normally be made via our online application form. You can contact the Foundation by email at ni@johnmooresfoundation.com or telephone on 028 2888 6161 (Northern Ireland).

As a general rule, applicants should allow 6 months for a decision to be made. Once the application is submitted, applicants are welcome to contact the office to find out at which meetings their application may be considered.

There is no deadline as this is a rolling programme.