GRIN #1343 - Mon 28th July 2014 : PORTICUS UK – Grants over £10,000 for
Registered Charities and CIC’s working in the areas of Education, Society,
Faith and Care
Porticus UK offers grants to charities in England, Scotland and Wales who are working to assist
the poor and marginalised.
Charities should be working in the areas of education, society, faith and care.
There are no set funding limits; rather the Trust prefers to fund a variety of levels. Occasionally
grants of less than £10,000 are awarded but most awards are larger.
Applicants are only accepted from registered charities and registered Community Interest
Companies.
Although the Trust's values are based in the Catholic faith, applications are welcomed from all
organisations, whether or not they have a faith basis.
Particular emphasis is placed on organisations which have a proven model and wish to expand.
Requests are considered for core or project costs. These may include staff salaries and
overheads. However, buildings or equipment are not generally funded.
Grants are also awarded for developing policy, advocacy and research.
Grants are available for activities that fall under the following categories:
Education
Porticus UK believes the purpose of education is to enable people to achieve their full potential
and to contribute to the common good. Funding is available for initiatives that:
• Offer educational opportunities and employability initiatives for people who have missed out on
traditional learning, especially prisoners, ex-offenders and young people not in school, work or
training.
• Provide pastoral care in education focused on character building, moral development and
instilling values.
• Offer peer-to-peer education.
• Encourage good parenting in early years. PLEASE NOTE Porticus UK has a particular interest in
Catholic schools and education based on Catholic Social Teaching.
Society
This programme area is aimed at tackling the causes of poverty and injustice by supporting
initiatives and organisations striving for a fairer society and the common good. Funding is
available for projects involving:
• Community building.
• Social enterprise.
• Restorative justice.
• Conflict mediation.
• Leadership.
• Instilling ethical behaviour, values and virtues.
Faith
Porticus supports initiatives that nourish and develop the role of faith in society. It believes that
Catholic Social Teaching and people of faith bring a valuable perspective on justice in today's
complex world. Funding is available for initiatives in the following areas:
• Social action rooted in faith.
* The application of Catholic Social Teaching in a contemporary context.
• Interfaith engagement and dialogue.
• Roman Catholic Church leadership and governance.
• Lay formation.
Care
Changes in demographics and society have weakened traditional support networks of family and
community. Porticus is open to applications from organisations working to:
• Strengthen relationships, which are at risk due to poverty, separation, violence or abuse.
• Provide support networks, connections or respite for families where there is bereavement,
disability or illness.
• Reduce isolation and loneliness among the elderly.
If applicants are unsure whether their project/organisation fits in with the guidelines, they are
advised to submit an initial brief outline of their organisation and funding requirements to Porticus
UK. Applications may be submitted at any time.
For further information visit the Porticus UK website.
Contact details for Porticus UK are:
Porticus UK
Michelin House
4th Floor
81 Fulham Road
London SW3 6RD
Tel: 020 7024 3503
Email: porticusUK@porticus.com