Named Funds - Plymouth Drake Foundation

Plymouth Drake Foundation’s Named Funds Information about our ‘Named Fund’ grants, which are delivered in partnership with Devon Community Foundation.

To Find out more call 01752 764455 or email: [email protected] *Charity Number: 1079458 | Company Number: 3890341

Introduction Plymouth Drake Foundation provides grants to Plymouth’s voluntary and community sector. As part of its grant giving programme, Plymouth Drake Foundation has built a partnership with Devon Community Foundation through a number of government ‘Grassroot’ initiatives. These initiatives have helped create a lasting grant giving legacy for Plymouth, which enables between £35,000 - £50,000 worth of grant funding to be distributed to voluntary and community organisations in Plymouth each year. Plymouth Drake Foundation has 6 named funds that are managed by Devon Community Foundation. To apply for these funds applicants must visit Devon Community Foundations website. Applicants can also sign up to Plymouth Drake Foundations newsletter and be kept up to date with when funding is available. This document has all the information you need about our named funds; all of whom have donated a significant sum of money to help us create a grants legacy for Plymouth.

The Named Funds: Plymouth Drake Foundation Royal British Legion Fund Plymouth Drake Foundation Millfields Trust Fund Plymouth Drake Foundation Community Grants | This includes donations from Royal Mail, Barclays and Plymstock School

South West Water Plymouth Drake Foundation Fund Plymouth Drake Foundation Trinity House Fund Plymouth University Pioneering Fund

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Plymouth Drake Foundation Royal British Legion Fund Purpose of Fund: To help and support small, local voluntary and community groups in the Plymouth City area and demonstrate that they are addressing the local community needs; and To help and support beneficiaries of The Royal British Legion that is anyone over aged 16 who is or has served in the UK Armed Forces, Including reservists for a minimum of seven days and dependants for the purpose of (including but not exclusively): Mental health and counselling projects | Self-help and peer support groups and activities Family life projects, Employment advice Integration into the civilian community Other community led projects in line with these objects

Criteria: Maximum

grant £5,000 Only one grant application per organisation per year

Exclusions: The following cannot be funded; Individuals Previously funded projects that have outstanding evaluations Large projects where a small grant would not make a difference More than one application to the same fund in a 12 month period

Organisations that cannot be funded: Organisations that are regional or national charities (unless locally led and run) Organisations that have substantial unrestricted funds (i.e. more than one years running costs) Statutory bodies e.g. schools/colleges, health services, local councils (Friends of or PTA's are eligible) Organisations or activities that primarily support animals or plants Organisations which are not constituted |Grant making organisations Organisations that are for personal profit or are commercial

Projects/ activities that cannot be funded; • Building works • Capital purchases over £1000 • Overseas travel • Consultancy fees or feasibility studies • Promoting political or religious beliefs • Sponsorship and/or fundraising events • Projects directly benefiting areas outside Devon • Retrospective funding (i.e. activities that have already taken place or repayment of money that you have already spent)


Plymouth Drake Foundation Millfields Trust Fund Purpose of Fund: To support small, mainly volunteer-led community groups and organisations in the Stonehouse area of Plymouth.

Criteria: Grants awarded between £500 and £1,000 Groups must be working with children and young people who are aged 25 and under The Fund will support activities that promote learning and development of children and young people in ways that enhance their employment opportunities and life chances.

Exclusions: The following cannot be funded; • Individuals • Previously funded projects that have outstanding evaluations • Large projects where a small grant would not make a difference • More than one application to the same fund in a 12 month period Organisations that cannot be funded • Organisations that are regional or national charities (unless locally led and run) • Organisations that have substantial unrestricted funds (i.e. more than one years running costs) • Statutory bodies e.g. schools/colleges, health services, local councils (Friends of or PTA's are eligible) • Organisations or activities that primarily support animals or plants • Organisations which are not constituted • Grant making organisations • Organisations that are for personal profit or are commercial

Projects/ activities that cannot be funded: • Building works • Capital purchases over £1000 • Overseas travel • Consultancy fees or feasibility studies • Promoting political or religious beliefs • Sponsorship and/or fundraising events • Never 100% of the project costs • Projects directly benefiting areas outside Devon • Retrospective funding (i.e. activities that have already taken place or repayment of money that you have already spent)


Plymouth Drake Foundation Community Grants Purpose of 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 identified in their local community.

Criteria: Grants awarded between £500 and £1,000

Exclusions: The following cannot be funded: • Individuals • Previously funded projects that have outstanding evaluations • Large projects where a small grant would not make a difference • More than one application to the same fund in a 12 month period Organisations that cannot be funded: • Organisations that are regional or national charities (unless locally led and run) • Organisations that have substantial unrestricted funds (i.e. more than one years running costs) • Statutory bodies e.g. schools/colleges, health services, local councils (Friends of or PTA's are eligible) • Organisations or activities that primarily support animals or plants • Organisations which are not constituted • Grant making organisations • Organisations that are for personal profit or are commercial

Projects/ activities that cannot be funded: • Building works • Capital purchases over £1000 • Overseas travel • Consultancy fees or feasibility studies • Promoting political or religious beliefs • Sponsorship and/or fundraising events • Never 100% of the project costs • Projects directly benefiting areas outside Devon • Retrospective funding (i.e. activities that have already taken place or repayment of money that you have already spent)


South West Water Plymouth Drake Foundation Fund Purpose of Fund: To support small, informal, mainly volunteer led, grassroots voluntary and community groups and organisations in Plymouth and its travel to work area working to address disadvantage in the community. The fund supports youth related projects including water related sports and those working with an environmental theme.

Criteria Grants usually from £500 - £1000

Exclusions The following cannot be funded: • Individuals • Previously funded projects that have outstanding evaluations • Large projects where a small grant would not make a difference • More than one application to the same fund in a 12 month period

Organisations that cannot be funded: • Organisations that are regional or national charities (unless locally led and run) • Organisations that have substantial unrestricted funds (i.e. more than one years running costs) • Statutory bodies e.g. schools/colleges, health services, local councils (Friends of or PTA's are eligible) • Organisations or activities that primarily support animals or plants • Organisations which are not constituted • Grant making organisations • Organisations that are for personal profit or are commercial

Projects/ activities that cannot be funded: • Building works • Capital purchases over £1000 • Overseas travel • Consultancy fees or feasibility studies • Promoting political or religious beliefs • Sponsorship and/or fundraising events • Never 100% of the project costs • Projects directly benefiting areas outside Devon


Plymouth Drake Foundation Trinity House Fund Purpose of 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.

Criteria: Maximum grant £3,000 Only one grant application per organisation per year

Exclusions: The following cannot be funded; • Individuals • Previously funded projects that have outstanding evaluations • Large projects where a small grant would not make a difference • More than one application to the same fund in a 12 month period Organisations that cannot be funded; • Organisations that are regional or national charities (unless locally led and run) • Organisations that have substantial unrestricted funds (i.e. more than one years running costs) • Statutory bodies e.g. schools/colleges, health services, local councils (Friends of or PTA's are eligible) • Organisations or activities that primarily support animals or plants • Organisations which are not constituted • Grant making organisations • Organisations that are for personal profit or are commercial

Projects/ activities that cannot be funded: • Building works • Capital purchases over £1000 • Overseas travel • Consultancy fees or feasibility studies • Promoting political or religious beliefs • Sponsorship and/or fundraising events • Projects directly benefiting areas outside Devon • Retrospective funding (i.e. activities that have already taken place or repayment of money that you have already spent)


Plymouth Drake Foundation University of Plymouth Fund Purpose of Fund: To support small, local community groups who support young people in the Plymouth area in undertaking new and innovative activities as personal and developmental opportunities

Criteria: Maximum grant £2,000 Only one grant application per organisation per year

Exclusions: The following cannot be funded; • Individuals • Previously funded projects that have outstanding evaluations • Large projects where a small grant would not make a difference • More than one application to the same fund in a 12 month period Organisations that cannot be funded; • Organisations that are regional or national charities (unless locally led and run) • Organisations that have substantial unrestricted funds (i.e. more than one years running costs) • Statutory bodies e.g. schools/colleges, health services, local councils (Friends of or PTA's are eligible) • Organisations or activities that primarily support animals or plants • Organisations which are not constituted • Grant making organisations • Organisations that are for personal profit or are commercial

Projects/ activities that cannot be funded: • Building works • Capital purchases over £1000 • Overseas travel • Consultancy fees or feasibility studies • Promoting political or religious beliefs • Sponsorship and/or fundraising events • Projects directly benefiting areas outside Plymouth • Retrospective funding (i.e. activities that have already taken place or repayment of money that you have already spent)


How to Apply Overview: All applications for our ‘named funds’ are made through Devon Community Foundation. Devon Community Foundation have three grants rounds a year and we will be advertising when these grants rounds become available. You can also keep up to date by:   

Sign up to our newsletter Sign up to Devon Community Foundation’s newsletter www.devoncf.com

Support: You can contact us at Plymouth Drake Foundation to find out more about our ‘named funds’. We can help develop your project and make sure your application is eligible.

Contact Details:  

01752 764455 [email protected]
