Allen Lane Foundation

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Fund Information

  • Funding body: Allen Lane Foundation

  • Maximum value:£ 15,000

  • Application deadline:31/03/2022

Objectives of Fund

The Foundation makes grants to voluntary not-for-profit organisations in the UK for work which benefits groups of people who are under-represented in UK society. 

Overall, the Foundation wishes to fund work which:

  • Will make a lasting difference to people's lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems.

  • Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination.

  • Encourages or enables unpopular groups to share in the life of the whole community.

In 2019, the Foundation has launched its new Social Cohesion Programme, which was established to provide support to local communities. It will fund projects that aim to break down barriers and tensions between different groups of people, and build a more cohesive and inclusive community for all.

The aim of the Social Cohension Programme is to:

  • Proactively work towards building better community cohesion and trust, and encouraging respect and understanding in the local area

  • Proactively promote the inclusion of marginalised groups and individuals in the life of the local community

  • Fund work which breaks down barriers and tensions in the local community thereby reducing feelings of division and “them and us”.

The funding is for community-led grassroots groups and organisations whose work is focused at a 'very local/community level' such as a housing estate or distinct community.

Value Notes

  • The Foundation typically makes around 150 grants in a year with a total value of between £750,000 and £800,000.

  • The Foundation makes single grants, or grants split over two or three years.

  • One-off grants of between £500 and £15,000 are available. The average grant is between £5,000 and £6,000.

  • Grants repeated for more than one year vary from around £500 per annum up to £5,000 per annum, for a maximum of three years. 

Location

United Kingdom (but not for work within Greater London)

How To Apply?

The next deadline for applications is end of March 2022 for consideration in June 2022.

Applications can be made at any time and are considered three times a year, generally in February, June and October.

Processing an application and making a grant usually takes between two and six months. Groups should apply as soon as they are ready as applications are processed ‘all the time’.

Applications to the Social Cohesion Programme are now paused until at least the summer of 2022 as the Trustees are concerned about the level of need across all of the Foundation’s main funding programmes.

The Foundation has an online application system. The first step is to go through the online eligibility quiz. Those who are eligible will be directed to the application form.