Morrisons Foundation

Background

Based in Bradford, the supermarket chain Morrisons established the Morrisons Foundation in 2015 to support local good causes across Great Britain. The Foundation, a charity registered in England, Wales and Scotland, receives its funding from a number of different sources including the proceeds of the sales of carrier bags from its stores.

The funding is for specific projects which make a difference to people’s lives, with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

Morrisons colleagues act as ambassadors for the Foundation and help to raise awareness at a local level, encourage charities to apply for funding and organise presentations.

Objectives of Fund

Projects should address the following criteria:

• Tackle poverty and social deprivation.
• Enhance community spaces, facilities and services.
• Improve health and wellbeing.

The funding is for specific projects that make a difference to people’s lives, with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

Value Notes

Grants up to £10,000 are available.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding supports the charities that Morrisons colleagues spend their time fundraising for, and provides a cash boost to their efforts. Match funding is limited to two applications per colleague per year.

Who Can Apply

UK charities that improve the lives of people and communities in England, Scotland or Wales can apply. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be registered with the Charity Commission (England and Wales) or the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Scotland (OSCR) for a minimum of one year
• Have filed their accounts on time and in accordance with the Charity Commission / OSCR requirements.

Both local and national charities are eligible.

Charities cannot apply for the same project for a period of 12 months following an unsuccessful request.

Applications from small charities, those with an income of less than £1 million are prioritised. However, larger charities may apply.

Location

England, Scotland and Wales

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Part-funded projects.
• CICs and social enterprises.
  
• Salaries and other running costs
• Support of ongoing service delivery
• Grants, bursaries etc. to individuals
• Expeditions recreation or overseas travel
• Fundraising events
• Work that is primarily the statutory responsibility of public agencies
• Promotion of religious or political messaging
• Event sponsorship
• Advertising, promotion or marketing of events or services
• Overseas appeals
• Conferences or seminars
• Equipment which will be retained by individuals rather than the charity
• Animal charities, unless the objective is to improve the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged people
• Projects being delivered outside England, Scotland or Wales
• Sports-based charities, unless the objective is to improve the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged people
• Projects which could harm the reputation of the Foundation

Eligible Expenditure

Capital spend or direct project delivery costs are supported.

How To Apply

Applications can be made at any time.

An online application form is available on the Foundation's website.

The Foundation aims to respond to completed applications within three months of receipt. Match funding applications are normally processed within six weeks.

Charities that successfully apply for a grant from the Foundation may apply again only after they have submitted a 'Post Grant Report' to detail the impact of the support provided by the Foundation. Reports are generally requested at the one-year anniversary of the charity's approved application, although the time varies dependent on nature of the project.

Contact the Foundation for further information.