Francis Scott Trust
Every child and young person deserves the chance to thrive but not all have equal access to the support and resources they need to do so. That's why we work tirelessly with, and through, others to ensure young people in Cumbria and the District of Lancaster can fulfil their potential. We’re one of the largest independent grant funders in the area that's solely focused on children and young people (up to the age of 24).
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Sep 3, 2025
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2025 - Main Grants
Check out the website and then ring and speak to the grant officers to discuss the application.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2025
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Supporting children and young people and youth work in particular
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue with the way your going in all honesty
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Sep 2, 2025
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024 - Main Grants
Just contact them and tell them about your organisation. They are very receptive to first approaches and will quickly advise you whether or not your work is something that they are currently looking to fund
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
The funding has been granted as about £20k per year for 3 years but with their expressed intent to continue funding our organisation with a simplified application process for the indefinite future
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They talk to us and listen to what we say and therefore have a real understanding of what we are doing and what we are aiming to achieve.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To me they are the definition of what a good grantmaker should be so my only advice would be to continue as they are doing.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Sep 2, 2025
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2025 - Main Grants
Ensure that you have methods in place, so you can measure and evaluate the impact of the project proposed.
Pros
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2025
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Sep 2, 2025
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2025 - Main Grants
That its a very easy process, the funder is friendly, helpful and wants to help if they can.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2025
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Takes the time to build relationships with those they are funding and to understand what the funding is for.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what your doing.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent