About us
The Salford Foundation Trust is a grant giving charity that helps young people to develop their hobbies, interests, skills and talents.
The Trust does this by offering the opportunity to apply for funding that would otherwise be unavailable from any other source.
Who can apply?
If you are between the age of 5 and 25 and have lived in Salford for a minimum of three years then you can apply to the Trust. Please note priority will be given to applicants under the age of 21.
What can I apply for?
The Salford Foundation Trust will consider applications where you may be looking to pursue an opportunity which will help you to develop as a person or learn a new skill. This could be funding for a piece of equipment, an activity or a training course.
Successful applications have included requests in the areas of performing arts, sport, vocational or academic interests and skills and talents for self employment. This can include:
- Equipment for dance classes
- Music tuition
- Thai boxing lessons
- Singing lessons
Applications:
The next funding round opens on Monday, 30th January 2012 and closes on Friday, 17th February 2012. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by letter between 6-8 weeks of the deadline.
Last year Salford Foundation Trust received a total of 90 applications for funding of which 82 were successful, with grant payments totalling just over £24,000.
Go to "How to Apply" and download an application document containing all the information you need!
To view our DVD showcasing the work of Salford Foundation Trust and featuring the activities, talents and occupations of some of our applicants The Salford Foundation Trust - Success Stories
Latest News......
The Salford Foundation Trust would like to thank all contributors for their generous support for the White Collar Boxing event which took place on Friday, 8th April 2011 at the Willows, Salford. The event raised a staggering £20,000.
We would like to take this opportunity to especially thank Russ Arrowsmith and George Blagden, also known as “The Box Office Contenders” who organised this event and who have to date raised £100,000 for local charities.
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'Crawl of Duty Black Hops'
With a little help from his friends Bradley Nixon, pulled together his own 10 piece rock group to complete the 11.2 mile Saddleworth 2011 Beer Walk 'Crawl of Duty - Black Hops' on Saturday, 18th June raising £150.00 for the Trust. Thanks to Bradley, Natalie, Georgina and Rosa Nixon, Agnes Blenkiron, David Crossland, Vicky Watson, Stuart Brooks, Lis Brooks-Ashton and Laszio Gyongyosi.
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