Toy Trust

Background

Founded by the British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA), the Toy Trust exists to raise money predominantly from the toy industry, its suppliers and friends; and distribute the money raised to young disadvantaged and disabled children's charities within the UK and abroad.

The Trust aims to:

• Co-ordinate and organise various fundraising activities for its members.
• Make donations to charities for children.
• Provide emergency aid in any crisis involving children.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended for UK based children's charities who are working for the benefit of disadvantaged children under the age of 13 years and their families.

Currently, applications from small UK-based charities are accepted.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £5,000 are considered. However, the Trust may make larger and longer commitment for special projects.

The organisation's accounts must show a ratio of administration/overhead costs to income of less than 30%.

Match Funding Restrictions

Applicants should be able to demonstrate effective fund raising.

Who Can Apply

Registered charities in support of disadvantaged children aged below 13 years and that are based in the UK or Ireland are eligible to apply. Applications will also be considered from organisations around the world that have a UK based office.

To be eligible, organisations must:

• Be supported by a registered charity number.
• Have supporting up to date financial accounts.
• Have been running for a minimum of one full year.
• Show a ratio of administration and overhead costs to income of less than 30%.
• Have unrestricted net assets of not more than £200,000 or of less than one year's income.

Currently, applications are welcome from small UK-based children's charities.

Successful applicants cannot re-apply for a grant for two years.

Location

United Kingdom and Ireland

Restrictions

Funding is not available for the following:

• Individuals (unless there are compelling reasons).
• Salaries or wages.
• Research.
• Running costs
• Books or publishing.

Successful applicants cannot reapply for funding for two years.

Applications cannot be accepted from overseas offices unless the organisation has a UK-based office.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding is available to help disadvantaged children aged below 13 years and their families to:

• Alleviate suffering.
• Support children through awful experiences.
• Encourage achievement through adversity.
• Purchase vital equipment.
• Provide care.
• Bolster existing initiatives.
• Initiate brand new projects.
• Satisfy basic needs.

Projects should:

• Show real benefit for relieving hardship and suffering to beneficiaries.
• Run for a minimum of one full year.
• Be in support of children and projects regardless of faith, sex or disability.

Funding can be used for equipment and services.

How To Apply

Applications can be made at any time throughout the year and will be considered at the next Trustee meeting.

The following deadlines normally apply:

• Mid February for the March meeting
• Mid June for the July meeting
• Mid August for the September meeting
• Mid November for the December meeting

The online application form and application guidance can be found on the Toy Trust website.

Contact the Toy Trust for further information.