Apply for a Grant

Please ensure that you FULLY read the guidance and information below before submitting your grant application form.

The Little Beam Foundation offers grants to Children and Young Adults in support of their Mental Health and Wellbeing. These grants may be utilised for things like sports equipment, a musical instrument, a health assessment, art classes and more.
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Prior to commencing the process, please ensure that you have completed your own research on the type of support required.

We do not advise or assess individuals and rely on your honest completion of the process.

The committee will review your application and you will be notified of the final outcome. Reviews take place at the end of each month as part of the Trustee Meeting. On average, decisions are made within 2 to 3 months of application. We ask that you do not chase us for an answer or likewise, for the processing time of any successful grants. As this is a charity overseen by volunteers, we are often  inundated with requests and therefore kindly ask that you respect these timeframes.

Please note that once the application has been received, we will contact you for additional supporting information. This may include official diagnostic assessment reports, evidence of free school meals, external agencies that validate the need for a grant, and/or whether there is a mental health diagnosis.
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Here are some ideas that you might consider when applying:
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1. Therapeutic Intervention such as counselling, massage therapy or reflexology
2. Support for music lessons or to buy an instrument
3. Support to participate in a sports event or buy sporting equipment
4. Support to fund art supplies or to attend an art class
5. Support for Theraplay equipment
6. Support for SEN or additional educational needs

If you are successful in the grant process, you will be required to sign a legal contract of agreement prior to receipt of the grant.
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THINGS TO NOTE WHEN APPLYING:
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The application is for a single child or workshop/project.

We will not cover the cost of siblings/friends.

The application will not cover travel, accommodation or food of any child/parent/guardian.

In the event of your grant being successful, we will only accept one application per child per year.

The usual amount for a successful grant application is UP TO £250.

We will contact the provider you stipulate in your application and, in the majority of cases, pay them directly for the item requested.

Applying for a grant is a three step process:

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Complete the expression of Interest Form below answering all the key questions!
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You will receive an email to let you know if you are through to the next stage and at this point will be required to complete a a few more details including the acceptance of our terms and conditions.
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The committee will review your application and you will be notified of the final outcome. Reviews take place at the end of each month as part of the Trustee Meeting. On average, decisions are made within 2 to 3 months of application.
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