What we don't fund

• No grants are made in support of commercial ventures.

• No grants can be made for any project that relates primarily to the promotion of any religion.

• Trustees are unable to consider grants for projects where provision is a statutory obligation. For example, a school would not be able to apply for a grant to cover the cost of employing a teacher becase that should be funded by the LEA. However, the Trustees could consider an application from a school for a creative arts project that involved paying a voluntary organisation to deliver lunch time or after school workshops. If you are unsure whether or not your project is eligible please have a look at some of the examples on the Grants Awarded page. Alternatively contact our Grants Manager, Lucy Bardner on 01234 369500 who will be able to provide informal advice and assess the eligibility of your project.

• No grants are made in support of projects that do not benefit the residents of the Borough of Bedford.

• Grants are not generally made to cover costs already incurred. Trustees may consider exceptions in certain circumstances, but this should be discussed with the charity prior to an application being submitted.