Grant Guidelines

The Andy Thomson Foundation is set up for such purposes as shall be exclusively charitable as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit.

The Andy Thomson Foundation is a registered charity with charity number 1186221.


How to Apply

In the first instance, please review our Grant Guidelines below to ascertain whether your project is eligible for funding.


Who can Apply

The Andy Thomson Foundation will welcome applications from registered charities only. We are a small foundation and our focus is on small charities where a small amount of money will make a big difference.


Size of Grants

The Andy Thomson Foundation does not have a minimum grant size but the majority of our grants will fall under £2500.


Making an Application

To make an application for a grant, please send your Grant Application by email to [email protected] or by post to Suite 104, Chynoweth House, Trevissome Park, Blackwater, TRURO, TR4 8UN.


Successful Applications

You will be notified within one month of the date of the Trustees’ Meeting at which your application was to be considered.

Charities receiving funding from us should allow 12 months to elapse from our last grant award before making a new application.


Unsuccessful Applications

Due to the volume of applications we receive The Andy Thomson Foundation is not able to fund everyone. We have limited resources available but will make every effort to contact all applicants to let them know the outcome of their applications. However, if you have not heard from us within three months from the date of making your application then please assume you have been unsuccessful. You can reapply at any time.


Further information

If you have any questions regarding applying for a grant from The Andy Thomson Foundation, please contact us using the online form on the Contact Us page.