They provide grants to organisations supporting disadvantaged families with young children up to age 11, and organisations that work directly with children of the same age group (0-11 years).

Grants of up to £10,000 per year for core costs are available for organisations with an annual income of up to £200,000, for a maximum of three consecutive years.

The Trustees will also continue to provide one off grants. An organisation may receive funds for a maximum of three years in any five-year period.

They prioritise funding organisations who are working in one or more of the following areas:

Parenting / caregiving support

Educational programmes for children both in and out of school, such as those that aim to boost attainment, attendance or emotional wellbeing

Programmes and activities that benefit children’s wellbeing and development

Pre-natal and post-natal support services

If your organisation works outside of these priority areas, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.

Your organisation mustbe a registered UK charity, Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), Community Interest Company (CIC) or an exempt charity.

For application guidelines and funding dates go to: https://woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk/general_applications/