About the Fund
The Ashley Family Foundation funds small-scale projects in arts, crafts, and education, focusing on people in Wales, especially those isolated or in need. It prioritises sustainability, environmental impact, and rural communities. Grants are for projects primarily in Wales with a focus on arts, crafts (including heritage and contemporary skills), education in arts, crafts, sustainability, and environment. Projects should support community cohesion and social inclusion.
• Support community cohesion and social inclusion
• Prioritize sustainability and environmental impact
• Focus on arts, crafts, education, rural communities
• Fund small-scale projects primarily in Wales
• Support projects for isolated or needy people
Eligibility
Grants must be paid to a UK registered charity or exempt charity, or a constituted and regulated not for profit organisation, such as a Community Interest Company (CIC). The Foundation accepts applications from all types of not for profit organisations.
None explicitly stated, but large volume of applications leads to no guarantee of success and no feedback provision.
Grant Details
Grants are up to £10,000 and must be at least 10% of the project cost, for revenue (not capital) and usually one-off projects, with possible funding up to 3 years subject to review. Eligible costs include small-scale arts projects, heritage crafts, environmental and sustainability education, rural and community projects aiming at social inclusion, and environmental impact.
How to apply
use the Ashley Family Foundation online application form
