The Peartree Development Fund is currently inviting applications to provide grants to community based organisations and small non-government organisations with a common aim: working to alleviate poverty in developing countries.
Focus Areas
The projects they fund always aim to benefit the target community in one or more of the following ways:
- raised standards in education
- raised standards in health and sanitation
- increased self-reliance
- improved standard of living
Priority Countries
The trust is currently prioritising their funding in favour of the following countries:
- India
- Malawi
- Uganda
They are currently unable to consider projects that operate outside of these countries.
Funding Information
Grants are generally single payments between £500 and maximum £3,000. The Trust may consider repeat funding for projects that show encouraging progress.
Eligibility Criteria
- As well as project-based grants, the Trust will consider applications for funding for both capital and running costs.
- They welcome applications from new organisations who have yet to secure funding from a donor.
- They prefer not to support charities or organisations that have an annual income over £100,000. Their partners usually have an annual income of less than £50,000 and often less than £20,000.
- Regrettably, they no longer accept applications from UK charities on behalf of their overseas partners.
They do not fund:
- general appeals
- political parties/agendas
- individuals/expeditions
- promotion of religion
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application form via given website.
For more information, please visit The Peartree Development Fund.