Funding schemes - trusts and foundations

A Wellcome Trust initiative, ArtsAwards funds either large scale (up to £50,000) or small scale (up to £10,000) for arts projects engaging young people and biomedical science.

Strengthening the voluntary sector, arts in education and community.

5 priority areas include older people, children and young people, disabled people, the environment and community activity. Apply if annual income under £50,000.

The Foundation's responsive grants enable people from the Commonwealth to take part in activities (including cultural festivals) in other Commonwealth countries.

Website listing grant-making trust funds. Annual subscription fee to use the site.

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has launched a new funding approach that is open and less prescriptive. Core interests remain culture, education, environment and social development.

Money is divided as two thirds sports and one thirds arts. The foundation looks to encourage wide participation in sports and the arts rather than elite performers and the development of excellence.

Priorities are arts, education and social welfare - strongly focused on capacity building in local groups and neighbourhoods and exploring new forms of area management and service delivery.

The Jack Petchey Foundation, established in 1999, gives grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11 - 25. The Foundation is eager to help young people take advantage of opportunities and play their full part in society. Grants are given through different programmes including: Achievement Award Scheme, Leader Award Scheme, Projects Grants and Sponsorship.

One of the UK's largest grant making trusts. They give grants to charities that help people, especially those who are disadvantaged or disabled, to play a fuller role in their communities. This includes activities which encourage people to participate in cultural activities.

The MBF's educational role is advanced through a number of award schemes which provide financial support to highly talented young musicians, usually in their final stages of study. Awards are made following audition towards study fees, maintenance and instrument purchase up to a maximum of £5,000.

Funds projects that develop high quality music-making opportunities for young people under 18, particularly under-represented groups.

Fund for Refugee and Asylum Seeker Young People.

The PRS Foundation for new music (PRSF) is a refreshingly approachable and adventurous funding body. The Foundation supports a mind-blowing range of new music activity - everything from unsigned band showcases to residencies for music creators, from ground-breaking commissions to live electronica.

This small trust aims to enhance the lives of disadvantaged young people aged 7-18. It focuses on sport, arts and education and invests in sustainable projects when possible. It only considers applications from not for profit organisations, based in London and the South East with a turnover of less that £15000 a year.

Awards ranging from £500 to £30,000. The Foundation, an independent charitable trust, is keen to support community and voluntary sector activity through grants to local groups.

Funding is available for Arts and Education through the Small Grants Scheme (up to £10,000) and Large Grant Scheme (up to £30,000). Not-for-profit organisations only may apply. Majority of grants under £5,000

Supports organisations sharing Google's philosophy of global community service including areas such as the arts. Registered charities can apply at any time.

Set up by J K Rowling to support charitable causes that alleviate social deprivation. Emphasis on women's and children's issues. Two rounds, March and September.

Schools, community groups and research bodies with new projects and research ideas to provide educational opportunities for young people from non-privileged backgrounds