Advice for organisations

GMCTF has limited funds to support the work of organisations (specifically UK registered charities). In any given year we normally award between one and three grants of varying amounts as a contribution for specific activities/projects.

Applicant organisations must also provide with their proposal:

(a)      A copy of the charity’s governing document.

(b)       A budget outlining all costs associated with delivering the proposed activities/services and details of any matched funding secured towards the total. If part-funding is requested from GMCTF, we may request evidence of other funding applied for or secured.

(c)       The charity’s most recent set of approved accounts.

References

Applications from organisations must also be supported by 2 references. Please refer your chosen referees to the Information for Referees section of the website. Referees should send their letters of support to us (secretary@gmctf.org) by Friday, 6th March 2026. Applications without 2 references will not be considered for funding.

Reporting

When monitoring the use of any grant awarded, we may request:

(a)       copies of receipts, invoices, bank statements and management accounts to show that funds have been used for the purpose for which they have been awarded and in accordance with the terms of the grant;

(b)       regular written or verbal updates showing progress to date, summarising key achievements or problems encountered, indicating whether targets have been met and giving reasons for any delay in implementing work funded by the grant;

(c)       a final written report on completion of the work funded by the grant, showing how funds have been spent, evaluating where the work has been successful and identifying lessons that can be learnt; and

(d)       information about any proposed changes to the proposed activities.

Before starting to fill in the application form, please read carefully through the form and the information available on this website.  The FAQs may help with any queries.