MSE Charity Grants for Community Groups and Individuals
MSE Charity Grants for Community Groups and Individuals
The MSE Charity supports projects from individuals, self-help groups and other innovative projects that will help educate people about money/debt/consumer issues.
Community Projects
Anything that fits the charity's remit. Whether it's a project to teach squaddies about money before they leave the army, or to set up a debt support group - it'll be considered. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for community groups. However you will need to adhere to the following criteria:
- Projects must assist people to improve their quality of life through knowledge and understanding of how to manage and take control of their own financial situation.
- Groups will need to demonstrate that they have researched and assessed the need for the project.
- Groups must demonstrate that the project will make a significant difference to the beneficiaries so the OUTCOMES must be achievable, measurable, deliverable within budget and within a time frame and be sustainable.
- It will be necessary for groups to demonstrate that they has the skills, ability and experience to deliver the project.
- The MSE Charity will consider full project cost recovery, but costs must only relate to the project itself and not the organisations core funding.
- Projects must provide value for money.
- For existing projects with a proven success record, consideration will only be given to those that can demonstrate that funding will be used to extend the project beyond its existing boundaries in terms of the scope of project, number of beneficiaries and/or time frame.
How to apply?
To register your interests at any time, simply complete the initial Group Application Form online. We'll then get in touch to discuss it further and see if it fits within the charity's aims.
Individuals
Anyone over the age of 18 can apply for a grant of up to £500 to help pay towards a recognised and approved course that will help improve their ability to budget and manage their finances. The money can be used to pay for course fees or other necessary expenses. This doesn’t include courses which teach you how to work in the finance industry. For applications relating to those under 18 please consult our Frequently Asked Questions section.
When should I apply?
The 'Grant Approval Panel' meets three times a year to discuss application rounds. The closing date for each round will be announced on this website and in the free weekly MoneySavingExpert.com email.
Applications for consideration in the next round of bids should be submitted by the 12th April 2009.
To apply as an individual, just fill out this online application form;
For more information about MSE grants, go to: www.msecharity.com
last updated on 15th February 2009