Application for Funding

Before Applying

Please read all our information on the Our Funding page before continuing.

Prepare to send us:

A set of yearly accounts (within 18months)
Safeguarding policy
Governing document or constitution if not registered with the Charity Commission

Please contact us prior to applying if you are unsure about any questions on the application form.

Click here to complete our new online application form

Click here to download our Microsoft Word application form

Main Grants

Maximum award is £20,000

Application deadlines: 1st March and 1st September every year.

Trustees make funding decisions at meetings in May and November. This is when you can expect to hear back about your application outcome.

Small Grants

Up to the Value of £4000

Typically for projects, events, small pieces of equipment, small groups and new organisations.

A decision within 3 months, typically.

The form is the same for all our grant applications.

Once completed, send your application form, accounts, safeguarding policy and any supporting documents to:

Applications by post:

Grants Officer
Sir John Fisher Foundation
Cooke’s Studios, 104 Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5QR

Please wait to receive confirmation of receipt.