Richard Dumbreck Singleton Trust

Richard Dumbreck Singleton Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1106862).

The Trust exists to benefit the community of Singleton in Lancashire, and it provides and maintains affordable rented homes for local people and people with connections to Singleton village. It was established after the death of its benefactor, who left his estate in trust for the Singleton community. The estate includes over 30 homes, a farm and 580 acres of land surrounding the village. The Trust has also set aside money specifically to help young people who live in Singleton village.

Priority Areas

The Trust supports the Singleton community through donations to local groups and individuals and seeks to match-fund community fundraising initiatives where budgets allow. Its Youth Opportunity Fund helps young people living within Singleton Trust boundaries, aged 13 to 21, with activities and projects such as educational trips, learning a new skill, or a new or existing venture, including equipment, tools or facilities. Its charitable donations also support schools, village events, remembrance and recreation. Its grants support local organisations and events, including schools, community fundraising, village celebrations, remembrance and local recreation.

Themes

• Youth education
• Skills development
• Youth enterprise

Geographic Focus

Singleton.

Organisations seeking community donations should contact the Trust about their fund-raiser by email or telephone.

Who can apply:

• Richard Dumbreck’s Youth Opportunity Fund: If you are aged between 13 and 21 you may apply.

What to send:

• Richard Dumbreck’s Youth Opportunity Fund
  • Remember to send quote, receipts or evidence of how much the project will cost.
  • You must include a project breakdown of what you plan to spend the money on.
  • As evidence, please attach quotes and print outs of prices from the internet etc.

Applying again: Richard Dumbreck’s Youth Opportunity Fund: Applicants can apply more than once per year, although repeat applications will be subject to interview.

What the charity says:

• The Trust seeks to match-fund fundraising initiatives in the community where budgets allow.