Screwfix Foundation

Background

The Screwfix Foundation is a grant-making charity which was created by trade retailers Screwfix in 2013.

The funds for the grants programme are raised throughout the year with an eye to supporting causes that will change people's lives.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended for both national and local charities across the UK so that they can fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress) in the UK.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

Funding needs to be spent within 12 months from receipt of payment.

Who Can Apply

Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations based in the UK (including specialist not-for-profit schools) can apply.

Applications will be accepted from:

• Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
• Registered Charities with OSCR
• Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
• Registered Community Benefit Society with the FCA
• Registered Cooperative Society with the FCA
• Registered Community Interest Company (CIC) with Companies House.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be supporting people in need in the UK by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress. The main beneficiaries could be:
  • People suffering from sickness or disabilities.
  • People from diverse groups.
  • Disadvantaged or vulnerable people.
  • People suffering from financial hardship.
  • People suffering from mental health issues.
  • Other.
• Be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings.
• Have suitable governance to manage funds, eg, financial reporting, committee meetings, etc.
  

Both national and local charities can apply.

Location

United Kingdom

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Items that are easily removable from a property such as soft furnishings, curtains, tables, chairs etc.
• White goods or electronic items.
• Grants for research.
• Purchase of vehicles.
• Purchase of garden machinery or removeable furniture such as lawnmowers, chairs or plants.
• Repayment of loans.
• Annual Rent or service charges.
• Sponsorships.
• Salaries.
• Projects which will be used by general members of the public, eg, sports clubs and association, uniformed groups such as scouts and girl guide groups or organisations that support wildlife or animals as their main beneficiary.
• Groups that have received funding from the Screwfix Foundation within the last two years.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is for projects which improve a physical building (or land attached to it) that is used by people in need.

The funding is to be used for the following types of projects:

• Improved energy efficient lighting and heating
• Installation of new kitchen, bathroom etc.
• Installation of a sensory room.
• General painting and decorating.
• Improving safety and security of a building.

How To Apply

The guidelines and online application form can be found on The Screwfix Foundation website.

The trustees meet to review applications in March, June, September and December. The cutoff date for applications is 12pm on the 10th of the month prior to the Trustee meeting.

The application windows for 2024 are:

• 11 February to 10 May for the June Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 June 2024.
  
• 11 May to 10 August for the September Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 September 2024.
• 11 August to 10 November for the December Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 December 2024.

All projects that are successful will be listed on the Screwfix Foundation website.

Contact The Screwfix Foundation for further information.