Swallowdale Children's Trust

Charity Number: 526205

Annual Expenditure: £0.1M
Geographic Focus: Lancashire, Blackpool

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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).

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