The Siobhan Dowd Trust
Charity Number: 1128055
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | £40,000 - £50,000 (approx) |
| Grant Range | £500 - £5,000 |
| Average Grant | £2,000 - £3,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling |
| Geographic Focus | United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland |
Contact Details
- Website: www.siobhandowdtrust.com
- Email: director@siobhandowdtrust.com
- Phone: 07812 130863
Funding Priorities
- Reading and literacy projects for disadvantaged children and young people
- Projects that promote love of reading and books
- Library services and book access programmes
- Literacy support in schools and community settings
- Projects serving children who are disadvantaged, marginalised, or have limited access to books
- Young people in care, refugee children, children with disabilities, and those from low-income families
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- General school funds or equipment not related to literacy
- Building costs or capital projects
- Retrospective grants
- Projects outside UK and Republic of Ireland
- Projects not focused on reading/literacy for disadvantaged young people

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How to Apply to The Siobhan Dowd Trust
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via email or written application to the director. Organisations should submit a brief proposal outlining their project, target beneficiaries, budget, and how it aligns with the Trust's mission to promote reading among disadvantaged children and young people.
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