United St Saviour’s Charity normally operates two open grants programmes – Large Grants and Small Grants. Both focus on following themes:
- Strong, resilient communities: that communities in Southwark are inclusive, strong and supportive of each other.
- Positive ageing: older people in Southwark are experiencing a great quality of life.
- Levelling the playing field: that all residents have the same life opportunities and chances.
Large Grants Programme
The Large Grants Programme normally opens for applications twice a year: in spring and late summer/autumn (normally March/April and late August/ September). Both grants programmes are now closed but we will open again in the spring.
Large grants applications involve a two stage process, starting with a simple Expressions of Interest followed by a longer full application for shortlisted groups. There is a 6 month lead-in time for large grants.
While now award both unrestricted and project/service grants, we are only able to give unrestricted grants to groups working only in Southwark. Get in touch with Sarah Thurman (Sthurman@ustsc.org.uk) or Jason Charles (JCharles@ustsc.org.uk) for more information.
Small Grants Programme
The Small Grants Programme opens twice a year, at the same time as large grants. Recent small grant applicants will hear shortly about the outcome of their submission.
We have seen an increased demand for small grants across the borough, so our small grants are maximum £3,000. Grants for street/estate parties or similar one-off events are normally awarded a flat £1,000. We have a quick turn-around for small grants – normally a decision is made within 2-3 weeks from when the portal is closed.
