Welsh Church Act Fund

 

What is the Welsh Church Act Fund?

It is a charitable trust, independent of the Council, the purpose of which is to make grants of a philanthropic nature for a wide-range of purposes such as:

  • Education: provision of benefits that are not readily available from other sources.
  • Relief in sickness: assistance where such help is not readily available from other sources.
  • Relief in need: assistance generally where there is need, hardship or distress.
  • Libraries, museums, art galleries, etc: advancing the appreciation of Welsh arts and literature in general.
  • Social and recreational facilities in general.
  • Protection of historic buildings: promotion of interest in Welsh architecture, history and science in general, for the benefit of Welsh people.
  • Medical and social research, treatment, etc.
  • Probation: Assistance to people on probation, or their families.
  • Assisting the Blind and Aged.
  • Places of worship and burial grounds: restoration and maintenance.
  • Emergencies or disaster relief.
  • Other charitable purposes, not inconsistent with the above.

Grants are made each year on a one-off basis.

 

Are there funding priorities?

No funding priority is indicated, but due to the level of resources available, applications are not normally accepted from individuals. Applications will be accepted from organisations located within the geographical areas of the Councils of the Vale of Glamorgan and City & County of Cardiff.

 

What are the maximum / minimum grant levels?

Whilst no maximum / minimum grant levels are stipulated, awards are usually in the region of £1,500.

 

What is the timetable for applications?

Applications are accepted throughout the year and meetings of the trustees convened to consider applications as and when required.

 

Who should I contact for further information?

Vale of Glamorgan

 

Mr. A.D. Williams,

Accountancy Section,

Directorate of Finance, ICT & Property,

The Vale of Glamorgan Council,

Civic Offices, Holton Rd.,

Barry. CF63 4RU

 

Tel: 01446 709250 (Direct line).

Fax: 01446 701729

Email: adwilliams@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 

Cardiff

 

Mr. Richard Anthony,

Policy Department,

Cardiff County Council,

County Hall,

Atlantic Wharf,

CARDIFF. CF1 5UW.

Tel: 029 20 872395