Grant Funding from the Toy Trust

Founded by the BTHA, the Toy Trust- the industry’s charity- exists to raise money predominantly from the toy industry, its suppliers and friends; and distribute the money raised to charities helping disadvantaged and disabled children within the UK and abroad.

The Toy Trust says the main aims of their funding are to:

• Alleviate suffering
• Support children through awful experiences
• Encourage achievement through adversity
• Purchase vital equipment
• Provide care
• Bolster existing initiatives
• Initiate brand new projects
• Satisfy basic needs

The Trust says they will fund equipment and services, but not salaries or research, and favours groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves.

Although there is no specified deadline, meaning applications can be accepted at any time, the Trust advises that meetings are held four times a year (in February, June, August, and November) to consider applications.

More information and how to apply can be found at The Trust’s website.