Help for Groups
Guidelines for Grant Applications for Charities and Community Groups
If you’re seeking funding for individual needs, please refer to our Grants for Individuals section.
MidasPlus offers grants and donations to charities and community groups to support their objectives and enhance their fundraising events and activities. Please note that we do not cover running costs. Applications should focus on new projects or initiatives that will benefit multiple individuals.
Eligibility for Grants
Grants are available to:
- Registered charities and constituted community groups.
- Charities that are registered with the Charity Commission.
- Organizations operating within our designated area of benefit: the Boroughs of Spelthorne and Runnymede.
Ineligibility for Grants
Grants will not be awarded to:
- Individuals (see Grants for Individuals)
- Charities and organizations outside our area of benefit
- Charities not registered with the Charity Commission (except some exempt charities)
- Charities or organizations that are considered to have surplus funds
Please note: We do not provide funding for ongoing operating costs, so we cannot support the routine expenses of an organization.
Grant Focus Area
MidasPlus primarily funds projects in the following areas:
- Children & Youth Opportunities
- Disability
- Elderly Support
- Families
- Health
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Health
- Social Welfare
- Vulnerable Populations
Areas Not Funded
Grants are typically not awarded for:
- Activities that fall under the responsibility of central or local government
- The arts
- Environmental initiatives
- Political causes
Grant Amounts
MidasPlus generally provides grants of up to £1,000, though larger amounts may be considered based on the number of beneficiaries or the impact of the project. Funding is usually allocated for one-off projects, but charities and community groups may reapply for funding each year.
Application Process
To apply, please email help@midasplus.org.uk. Include your contact information, location of your charity, the purpose of the grant, the number of people it will benefit, the amount requested, the reason for the funding is needed including why you cannot fund this, and any other funding efforts you are pursuing.
Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year. You will receive an acknowledgment upon receipt of your completed application, and a decision is typically provided within four weeks.