Small grants are available for Summer play schemes for children between the ages of 5-16 years.

Charities with an annual income of less than £100,000 can apply to the Woodward Charitable Trust for funding to run play schemes for a minimum of 2 weeks or 10 days during the Summer holidays.

Priority will be given to small, local schemes involving a large number of children, especially those with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Other types of organisations can work with registered charities, who can accept grants on their behalf.

Most grants are in the range of £500 to £1,000. A total of 44 grants were approved in June 2023.

The Trust gives preference to:

• small local play schemes with a wide-ranging programme of relatively inexpensive activities.
• schemes that involve a large number of children
• schemes catering for children from disadvantaged backgrounds or who are disabled
• schemes where past users are encouraged to come back and help as volunteers.

Pre-application advice can be obtained by emailing email Vanessa Lye at contact@woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk. 

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 5 April 2024.

Successful applicants informed by mid-May 2024.

For full details and to apply, visit the Woodward Charitable Trust Children’s Summer Playscheme webpage.