The Women’s Foundation is the only giving circle in the United Kingdom to concentrate on the needs of women and girls in this country. Projects to be funded each year are determined by a democratic vote of those people who have chosen to join. New members are always welcome. Further details appear on www.womensfoundation.org.uk and on the linked facebook page.
The Women’s Foundation gives active help and encouragement to organisations addressing gender specific problems and promoting self worth, confidence and protection of women and girls in the UK. They support small charities, or specific programs in larger charities, that they believe to be exceptionally valuable.
Their grant cycle is from September to June each year. The amount of the grant for 2012 is based on the membership, although it is expected this year that the grant to be offered will be approximately £20,000. A better prediction of this figure will be available in December.
The first step is to request the grant criteria from womensfoundationuk@gmail.com. If you comply with the grant criteria, send a short letter to womensfoundationuk@gmail.com before Tuesday 15 November 2011.