Swallowdale Children's Trust
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | £71,231 (2022) |
| Grant Range | £500 - £5,000 |
| Average Grant | £1,500 |
| Application Method | Rolling |
| Geographic Focus | Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, Lancashire |
Contact Details
- Email: secswallowdale@hotmail.co.uk
- Phone: 07925 549742 / 07984539657
- Address: PO Box 1301, Blackpool, FY1 9HD (or 13 Newlands Avenue, Blackpool FY3 9PG)
- No website
Funding Priorities
- Support for disadvantaged children and young people under 25
- Educational needs and training fees
- Essential equipment (beds, bedding, clothing)
- Safety equipment for homes with young children
- Support for local youth groups, schools, and community organisations
- Sports clubs and youth development programmes
- Community projects benefiting children and young people
What They Don't Fund
- Applications not related to children or young people under 25
- Applications from outside the Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre area
- Desirability rather than genuine need

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How to Apply to Swallowdale Children's Trust
Rolling applications throughout the year. The trust meets regularly (monthly) to consider applications.
- Individuals: Must apply in writing with support from an independent person who can verify the need
- Organisations: Schools, community groups, sports clubs, charities, and societies can apply directly
- Applications must establish genuine need (not just desirability) with support from independent or professional third parties
- Grants awarded as cash or vouchers at trustees' discretion
- Contact Secretary Alexa Alderson via email or phone
The trust also partners with the Blackpool Gazette for periodic community giveaway campaigns with larger grant pools (£10,000-£25,000).
Similar Funders
These funders have a similar focus and geographic reach:
- The Shepherd Street Trust
- Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside
- The Lytham Schools Foundation
- The Harris Charity
- W Wing Yip And Brothers Foundation
- The Gyde Charity
- The Vera Wolstencroft Children And Animal Charitable Trust
- Hammarbank Trust
- Lga Foundation
- The Roselands Trust
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