Revenue grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 for up to 3 years are available to UK registered charities, exempt charities, community groups and Community Interest Companies for activities that improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia, with a particular focus on areas of social need and those who are at risk of non-inclusion in society and the world of work.
The Trust is keen to see applications for projects that use volunteers and reading mentors and those that help during transitional points. For example, when students move from primary to secondary school, or when they transition to further education, college, or the workplace.
Applications for a revenue grant of between £5,000 and £20,000 are considered for literacy support at any primary or secondary key stage. Multi-year grants, over a maximum period of 3 years, are available.
The Trust has three application deadlines each year, on:
- 4 March for the Spring grant round
- 3 June for the Summer grant round, and
- 1 October for the Autumn grant round.
Further information, guidance and an online application form is available on the Trust’s website.
Applicants should expect to receive a decision within eight weeks of each application deadline.