About the Fund
Grants from the Drapers’ Charitable Fund improve the quality of life and aspirations of people and communities, particularly those who are socially excluded or disadvantaged. We give most of our grants to charities in Greater London, where we have our historical roots, for projects in education and social welfare. Honouring our heritage, we also fund projects to do with the textile industry, textile conservation, military heritage and the history of London.Criteria:
- Education & Young People
- Social Welfare
- Textiles & Heritage
Eligibility
- Applications will only be considered from registered charities.
- Support will be focused on organisations whose annual income is less than £5 million.
- The main focus of grant-making is in disadvantaged areas of Greater London.
Grant Details
- Grant range: Typically up to about £25,000, but no hard maximum; larger awards possible.
- Grant types: One‑off grants are most common; multi‑year grants may be considered but are relatively rare and subject to annual progress reviews.
- Conditions: Organisations must have appropriate safeguarding policies for beneficiaries (child protection, vulnerable adults, etc.).
- Reapplication: A further application from the same charity is normally not considered for three years from the date of a grant; unsuccessful applicants should usually wait at least one year before reapplying.
How to apply
- Read the DCF Grant Eligibility & Application Guidelines on the Drapers’ website.
- Prepare a detailed proposal document outlining what your organisation does, how the funds will be used, and the expected impact.
- Include recent financial accounts and trustees’ report.
- Complete the application summary sheet provided by the Fund.
- Submit by email to: 📧 charities@thedrapers.co.uk.
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