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Balik Arts (awarded in 2006). A Turkish Kurdish community organisation in Hackney providing education, advice, information and guidance for children & young people.

Genesis Community Small Grants Programme


1. Genesis Community Chest

A small grants programme for local community groups. Grants of between £50 and £2,000 are available for community projects and activities across areas in which Genesis Housing Group operate. This includes Greater London and Essex.

Closing dates for applications:
23rd May 2008

No further rounds for 2008 have been confirmed.

Click on the links below to download an application pack:

Need Help?
Advice surgeries or one to one sessions are available if you wish to discuss your project or need assistance in filling in the application form. To arrange an appointment contact us on 020 8900 4780.


2. Knowles Trust Fund
The Trust was established in 1984 in memory of Sylvia and Doreen Knowles who owned a successful private school in Kent. Upon their retirement, proceeds from the sale of the school were donated to PCHA who set this generous gift up as a separate trust.

In April 2007 the assets and administration of the Trust were transferred to Genesis Community and currently sits there as the Knowles Trust Fund.

The fund continues to help further any charitable purpose connected with the provision of housing and any associated amenities for persons in necessitous circumstances arising from their age or any physical or mental disability upon terms appropriate for their needs.

In view of the limited funds available funding is restricted to small groups within London, Greater London, Hertfordshire and Essex; giving preference to small organisations that provide housing needs and associated amenities of the elderly (defined as those aged 55 and over).

Please contact the Grants Officer on 020 8900 4780 for more information or an application pack.


Please note:

The PCHA Community Chest and Pathmeads Community Chest have amalgamated into the Genesis Community Chest. We are now in the process of incorporating Springboard Community Trust's Opportunities Fund into our Small Grants programme.


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