How to apply
Application form
You will need to complete an application form in full. Someone else may help you do this, e.g. your teacher, social worker, mentor, parent or if you prefer they can complete the form on your behalf. If someone completes the form for you they will be known as your representative and will need to sign the form too.
Please note your representative cannot be someone who will directly benefit from your grant should you be succesful.
If you require a copy please email:
mail@salfordfoundationtrust.org.uk
or call 0161 787 3834 and a copy will be sent to you as soon as possible. Alternatively download a copy below. Thank you for your patience.
Post:
Helen Fenton, Charity Administrator
The Salford Foundation Trust
Foundation House
3 Jo Street
Salford
M5 4BD
Application documentation
Please note due to original signatures being required, applications can only be received by post.
Alternative method
If you have difficulty completing application forms, we will accept an alternative method of application. This can be a cassette or video recording whereby you speak your answers to the questions on the application form instead.
Additional information
If you would like to send us any additional information, which demonstrates the talent you wish to develop please do so. e.g. should you wish to attend a filmmaking workshop or take up drama lessons you could submit a short film, to demonstrate your potential, or if you are applying for art materials you could submit a painting to demonstrate your talent.
Referees
To help us make responsible decisions we will need you to provide the names of two individuals (not relatives) who have a professional relationship with you and who are willing to act as referees for your application. One of these people may also be your representative (the person who completed the form on your behalf). We would ask that these people are willing to support your application and help you to make the most of the opportunity that you are seeking funding for. They too will need to sign the application form. In exceptional circumstances we will accept one referee.
Your referees will need to be willing to help you source the information required for your application, e.g. where and when your desired opportunity will take place, how much it will cost and how long it will last. It is important that you and your referees are satisfied with the suitability and quality of the opportunity and the credibility of anyone associated with it.
The Salford Foundation Trust is a grant giving charity that helps children and young people to develop their hobbies, interests, skills and talents by providing funding that would otherwise be unavailable from any other source.
Skills and Talent for Self Employment
In association with the Federation of Small Businesses the Trust supports young people who are or becoming self employed. You can apply for a piece of equipment or you may need help to develop your skills, whether this is through a training course to gain a qualification or certificate to help you maintain or develop your business.
Join The Salford Foundation Trust in making a tangible contribution to the lives of Salford’s young people and have a far reaching effect on the City’s future generations.