Drake Fund Drake Fund

Grants available

      

 

 

Our winter grant round closed on 20 December and we are not currently accepting applications.

The spring grant round will open on 1 February with a deadline of 30 April

There are two ways in which to apply for a grant. First of all, you can apply direct to Plymouth Drake Foundation for grants for any activity with a maritime focus. To apply,Click HERE (Word Doc) to download the grant application form. Once completed please email to plymouthdrakefoundation@gmail.com

You can also apply for grants of £500 upwards by visiting the website of Devon Community Foundation. DCF manage a number of funds on our behalf for the Plymouth area. Here you can also search for funds for the whole of Devon for which there may be eligibility.To see a list of the funds and for more information on making an application, go to www.devoncf.com/apply-for-a-grant

A summary of the funds available through DCF can also be found further down the page.

What do we fund?

All our funds are here to help local groups, organisations and charities that work to address disadvantage and deprivation across Plymouth. Grants will not be made to groups with established regular income and/or savings which could be applied to the proposal. The DCF website gives further information on conditions for those funds managed on our behalf. 

How much can you apply for?

Most of our funds offer small grants between £500 - £1,500. However, there are exceptions so check the conditions of each fund. Generally it is a good rule of thumb NOT to apply for the maximum and make your project budget fit; most of our funds have very few grants given at the top end of the scale.

In the majority of applications, our communities committee will appoint two or more of of its members to make contact and visit the project, gathering any supportive information as necessary.

Funds are available for grants three times a year with the deadlines for applications being April 30th , August 31st, and December 20th each year.

Good luck

 

This is a list of all of the Funds available. Please go to Devon Community Foundation website for more details on these funds, the grants available and any criteria attached to the fund.      

Plymouth Drake Foundation Community Grants

To support small, informal, mainly volunteer led, grassroots voluntary and community groups and organisations in Plymouth and its travel to work area, enabling them to address disadvantage as indentified in their local community.
Between £500 and £1,000
 
Royal Mail Plymouth Drake Foundation Fund
To support small, informal, mainly volunteer led, grassroots voluntary and community groups and organisations in Plymouth and its travel to work area, enabling them to address disadvantage as indentified in their local community. Up to £500
 
South West Water Plymouth Drake Foundation Fund
To support small, informal, mainly volunteer led, grassroots voluntary and community groups and organisations in Plymouth and its travel to work area and working to address disadvantage in the community. The fund supports youth related projects including water related sports and those working with an environmental theme. Up to £500
 
Trinity House Plymouth Drake Foundation Fund
To support local groups and organisations which work with disadvantaged residents of Plymouth or its travel to work area to access marine activities, maritime education, and to learn about the sea and safety of marine based activities.
 
To promote the growth and development of individuals (via engagement with the groups above) through their participation in training or learning activities accessing and involving Plymouth’s long history of seafaring. Between £500-£1,000
 
Devonian Fund
The Devonian Fund helps groups or individuals to alleviate mobility in relation to disability or ill-health.
This fund aims to help people overcome or relieve mobility problems, such as contributing towards the cost equipment that significantly improves individuals’ quality of life. It can also help with specialised transport needs, such as accessible coaches or taxis.
 
The average grant is £500, however larger sums of £1,000 or more may be considered. Each grant is assessed individually.
 
Police Property Fund
To distribute endowment and flow through funds raised from the sale of items unable to be returned to the rightful owner. Funds to be used to support community based groups and organisations in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
 
Groups will only be funded where they can demonstrate an established and ongoing relationship with their local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) which is leading to greater confidence in the police and a consequent increase in a feeling of safety in the community. Between £500-£1,500
 
 
Clare Milne Trust Fund
To support disability projects which provide services or support to disabled adults or children. Groups should be small, with strong support from volunteers and a modest expenditure on fundraising and administration. Up to £1,000
 
Devon Community Foundation Community Grants - Community Glue  
Supports groups that bring communities together and respond to local needs. Usually groups that are volunteer-run and have an income of less than £30,000. Up to £1,000
 
Devon Community Foundation Community - GrantsPrevention  
Supports groups whose main activities focus upon the advancement of education, promotion of good health or the relief of poverty and sickness.  Up to £5,000
 
Devon Community Foundation Community - GrantsCrisis intervention  
Organisations or groups who support people when they are in crisis, e.g. foodbanks or homelessness services. Up to £5,000
 
Devon Ripple Fund
To support local community groups and organisations which offer preventive work with disadvantaged young people up to 19 years old. The work should be offering young people the chance to lay down firm foundations for adulthood or specifically working with young people at risk. The fund aims to support organisations which work with young people around boundaries and their core confidence. Up to £5,000.
 
Methods of working might include:
·         Mentoring
·         Peer support
·         Outward bound activities
·         New opportunities and raising aspirations
 
Dulverton Trust Fund
We are administrating grants on behalf of the Dulverton Trust Fund. Main areas of activity are youth opportunities, general welfare, and preservation. Between £500 - £5,000
 
Mildmay White Family Fund
Projects which support young people and the elderly. Up to £500
 
North Devon Relief Future Fund
To support groups in North Devon. Grants fall into three categories; Environmental; Recreational & Social or Educational. Up to £2,000
 
Philip Milton & Co plc Fund
To support voluntary and community groups which work with disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the North Devon and Torridge area. Between £250 and £500
 
Rural Devon Future Fund
 To help and support small, local voluntary and community groups in rural Devon. Groups will need to demonstrate that they are addressing local community needs. Up to £5,000