Norman Family Trust

Here is a summary of the Trust's funding aims:

Below is a brief summary of the Trust’s Policies and Aims, which reflect the wishes of the Norman family:

• The Trust’s primary objective is to help registered charities and other non-profit/voluntary organisations (including state schools) working in Devon, Cornwall and TA postcodes in Somerset (not Bath or Bristol).
• Applications from East Devon are prioritised.
• Applications from national charities will only be considered if the appeal relates to a project which will be of benefit in the Trust’s preferred area (see first point).
• Grants are not available to any organisation which uses live animals for experimental or research purposes, regardless of the project.
• Grants are not available for the maintenance or repair of religious buildings, nor for any project which is of a religious nature.
• Grants are not available towards projects outside of the United Kingdom.
• Grants are not available for individuals – only organisations can apply to the Trust.

All applications must be made online using the Trust's application form - please visit our website.  Grants meetings are held every 2 months approximately and all payments are made via BACS.  Grant recipients are expected to acknowledge receipt and all grants of £2,000 or more must be reported on within 6 months of payment using the online monitoring form provided (extensions can be requested due to project delays etc).

Applications are open for the Trust’s next Grants Committee meeting on 23rd March 2026 (the deadline for this meeting is midday on 26th February 2026). Please use our online application form to submit your application.  A schedule of deadlines for the rest of the year is now available on the home page of our website.