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 10, 2025
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024 - Step Change
FCS have been very supportive of our organisation. From meeting them at the beginning of putting together our application, to carrying out our work and collating outcomes and benefits. The trust has gone above and beyond to help the organisation develop and grow. They have given extra training for managers, opportunities for apprenticeship, and have supported so many young people to be able to enter the world of employment with confidence and vigour.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
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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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Extra support and time with the grants advisor, to help us to better understand our organisations development. Extra training and networking for organisations. Super supportive for organisations even if they do not qualify for the funding.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Thanks for your help with our organisation and staff training. Please continue doing your work in our area. Supporting organisations to develop and succeed.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
This funding body have a great team of experienced grants officers. They are friendly and understand the field that they work within very well. For us they went above and beyond any grant givers in the added support that they give to improve the quality of work provided in our sector.