Grants To Voluntary Organisations
Welfare Grants
The council makes occasional contributions of up to £500 to voluntary organisations which provide meals, outings and recreation for older people. The grant is paid into the organisation's bank account when we receive receipts for the activity that the grant was awarded for. You will be expected to submit your receipts in order to claim your grant.
To apply, please use the form and guidance notes in the right hand downloads menu.
For examples of organisations that we have funded in the past, please see the related information leaflet.
The application process is currently closed.
Other Sources of Grants
Lancaster City Council's welfare grants are aimed at organisations who provide recreation or meals for older people. If your organisation does not fit into this category we will, unfortunately, not be able to help you. However, please read some of the following links for further information on other sources of grants for voluntary organisations.
Lancashire County Council may offer funding. Please see their website: www.lancashire.gov.uk
For Lancashire County Council's 'Small Sparks' grants, which offer between £50 and £500, please contact Help Direct by phone on 0303 333 1111
The Lancaster District Local Strategic Partnership funds Community Grants through the Lancaster District Council for Voluntary Services. Please see their website for more details: www.lancastercvs.org.uk
Finally, the government website for Voluntary and Community Groups has information about other sources of funding.