The Abbey Charitable Trust has now changed its name to the Santander Foundation and has announced some changes on its new website. The Santander Foundation will support disadvantaged people, focusing on the priorities of education and training and financial capability.

Grants of up to £10,000 can be awarded anywhere in the UK. However there are certain areas where Santander has a significant presence and Community Partnership Groups have been established and higher grants can be made. There are nine such areas across the UK, including Sheffield, which covers South Yorkshire, which grants of up to £30,000 are available. The Foundation is also now able to support revenue or capital items, such as salaries and project costs or equipment.

There are no deadlines or application form, but there is a cover sheet that you can use as a checklist to make sure that you covered all the information required in your letter of application. For more information visit: www.santanderfoundation.org.uk.