Through its grants programme, Bentley Motors supports charitable organisations that help communities in 19 locations across the UK, including Bristol.
The fund aims to advance life chances with a priority to support organisations working with vulnerable people, disadvantaged and under-represented communities. The programme’s areas of focus are below:
- Access - Remove the barriers and improve access to services, education and employability.
- Empowerment - Development of the life skills that enable people to be more self-confident, successful and thrive in life.
- Quality of Life - Provide support to live a healthier life both physically and mentally.
- Better Future - Safeguarding the environment, improving nature-deprived areas, drive improvement to “place” and boosting community spirit.
They work in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation to deliver their financial giving programme. There are four funding rounds per year and grants must be spent within 12 months of award.
Please note that there is an allocated budget for each funding round. This may mean a decision needs to be taken to close the application process before the stated date. This is to ensure that applicants have a reasonable chance of success. They therefore advise all potential applicants to apply at their earliest convenience before the deadline for each funding round. If a funding round has been closed due to demand, notice will be confirmed on the CAF application page.