How to apply for support

We treat every application for support with the same care and personal approach, whether from a large organisation or a smaller one. Each application will go through the process below. We have included some tips towards the bottom of this page to ensure your application stands the best chance of gaining approval.

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We have already received more applications than we are able to provide funding for during the last six months. We have had to take the very hard decision to not accept any more applications for funding, we hope that we can begin to consider further applications again later this year. Thank you for your understanding and we wish you all the best with your fundraising efforts.

STEP 1: RECEIVE

Applications can be sent in at any time of the year and we prefer to receive them by email to: lakehouse.office@gmail.com

STEP 2: REVIEW

Each application will be considered for submission to the Trustee meeting. If the application has not been accepted a response will be sent to the applicant.

STEP 3: DISCUSSIONS

We hold two Trustee meetings per year where each application is considered in more detail and discussed in full. The Trustees will make a decision as to whether the application is granted or not.

STEP 4: RESPONSE

Every application will receive a response with the outcome.

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submission requirements

Each application will require at least the following details:

  • Name of the organisation

  • Charity number

  • Primary contact name and contact details

  • Details if we have supported you in the past

  • What category your charity covers (children, elderly etc)

  • Geographic area covered

  • How long the charity has been established

  • Primary purpose of the charity

  • Summary of what the grant will be used for

  • Amount you are looking to receive and if you have raised any money towards this already

  • Include anything else you think would be important to your application

Top Tips for submitting your fundraising application

 
 

1. Please note our specific sectors where possible before submitting an application. Applications from organisations outside of these sectors are unlikely to gain funding (and we don’t want to waste your time).

2. Ensure your application is clear and concise in order that it can be dealt with swiftly.

3. If your application is for funding for a specific project, please include as many reporting financials and specific outcomes as possible around the project.

4. Try and include case studies (anonymised where appropriate) highlighting how your organisation helps those in need where possible.

5. Displaying good financial management of incoming funds and outgoing costs is important.