Eligibility for Grants

Wooden Spoon supports projects which will benefit disadvantaged children and young people and which meet the terms of our funding criteria and mission statement.

Funding Criteria

Projects must normally be of a capital nature, with a reasonably long-term prospective lifetime (NB Computers and electronic equipment are only rarely supported due to their being susceptible to being overtaken by technological change). Please note that it is Council policy only in very rare, defined circumstances to support minibus or similar vehicle projects, recognising that there are other charities which specialise in these. Also, Wooden Spoon only very rarely provides support for revenue expenditure. Grants are generally in the range £10K - £100K and representing 25% - 100% of the total project cost.

Project History

See Project History for details of all projects, current and completed. All projects must be capable of being badged as The Wooden Spoon _______, so that our members can recognise their contribution to their local communities.

Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement, within which all requests projects must fall, is:

"Wooden Spoon aims to enhance the quality and prospect of life for children and young people across the British Isles who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially."

Further Information

For further details on projects or the application for funding, please contact your local Regional Chairman.