Thonock Aspiration Fund Application Form

Application Form

Applications are submitted via our dedicated grants platform, operated securely and confidentially by Plinth. You will need to create an account by setting up a username and password—this only needs to be done once. Your account will store details of any previous applications submitted, which may be helpful if you are applying to multiple funds.

Where you are unable to create an account, a copy of the application form may be provided upon request to the Grants Manager.

Once submitted, applications are reviewed, summarised, and presented to the Panel by the Foundation, usually within six weeks of the fund’s closing date. Applicants will typically be notified of the outcome within a week of the Panel meeting. You may be contacted by the Grants Manager if further information or supporting documents are required.

Fund Purpose

The Fund supports the wellbeing, aspirations, and opportunities of children attending school settings in Gainsborough and the surrounding area. Grants are available to help children participate in extracurricular activities.

Who Can Apply

Projects must directly benefit children in school settings. Applications are welcome from:

• Whole school or class-based projects(e.g. outings, experiences, group activities)
• School groups or clubs (e.g. equipment, kits, or transport costs)

Grant Details

• Total Fund Available: approx. £7,000 per year
• Maximum Grant: £300 per project
• Payments: Usually made in advance
• Application Review: Monthly
• Urgent Requests: May be fast-tracked – call to discuss
• Spending Deadline: Within 12 months of receiving funds
• Reporting: A brief report is required explaining how the funds benefited the children

Need Help?

Contact our Grantmakers for advice or support with your application:

Sue & Cara

📞 01529 305825

📧 sue@lincolnshirecf.co.uk

📧 cara@lincolnshirecf.co.uk