Our approach as grantmaker

Things we count as important as a grantmaker

WE BUILD ON THE STRENGTHS OUR GRANTEES ALREADY HAVE
We view our grantees as partners, not as recipients of our 'charity'. We aim to build on the strengths and resilience they already have.
NO UNNECESSARY OBSTACLES
We don't ever want to waste your time. We aim to make applying for our grants as straight-forward as possible. We ask for the information we need, and no more. We provide the clearest information about who and what we can fund. And when it comes to post-award reporting, we keep it as straightforward and light-touch as we can.
WE FOCUS ON WHAT IMPACT OUR GRANTS WILL HAVE
Broadly, this is a concern with improvement and success in education, training and employment for Lambeth citizens from low income households.
WE ARE FAIR AND CONSISTENT
We apply consistent eligibility criteria; we do not discriminate on any basis other than income and residence in Lambeth. (And age - the vast bulk of our grants are required by our charity Scheme to be given to under 30s).
WE DO NOT STIGMATISE
The individuals we exist to help often have reason to feel forgotten by wider society. This is why we aim to give a ‘hand-up’, not a ‘hand-out’, offering them opportunities they may have been denied, building on their strengths and seeking to grow their confidence and achievements.
WE AIM TO BE OPEN IN OUR DEALINGS WITH APPLICANTS
We're interested in grown-up conversations and start with the wish to help applicants if we can. The relationship between applicants and grantmaker can't be exactly equal (applicants ask, grantmakers consider) but we do everything we can to make it mutual, respectful and successful.
WE ARE KEEN TO LEARN
We are open to new ideas and to constructive feedback, always interested in new ways of achieving our aims.

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Our approach as a grantmaker.

Things we count as important as a grantmaker