Small grants are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people (18 years or older) from disadvantaged groups with critical life skills necessary for employment.

Awards of £5,000 are made by the Trust which believes that communication skills are critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.

There is a two-stage application process, beginning with a short Expression of Interest and followed with a more detailed application form.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• be a UK charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for at least 3 years
• be a project or running costs for a charity that equips people (aged 18 and over) with the skills ready for employment
• have an annual turnover of between £25,000 and £500,000
• have a proven successful model
• have a project operating in partnership with other local organisations.

The Trust gives priority to match funded projects and self-sustainable projects.

The next closing date for Stage One applications is 16 September 2024, for consideration at their November 2024 meeting.

Successful applicants will be invited to Stage Two where a Project Plan and other details will be required.

For more details, visit the Thomas Wall website.