Tesco Stronger Starts Grant Programme Summary

Grant Details: The Tesco Stronger Starts programme offers grants of up to £1,500 to support local community organisations, charities, and not-for-profit groups in the UK.

Focus: Tesco will fund any projects that supports Children and Young People

Application and Voting Process:
Rolling Applications: No deadline - selection typically takes 6-12 months.

• Shortlisting: Three applications are shortlisted for a public vote in Tesco stores every three months.
• Customer Voting: Tesco customers vote for their preferred project when they shop.
• Funding Allocation: The project with the most votes receives £1,500 (or the requested amount up to that
  value), the second place project gets £1,000, and the third place project receives £500.

• Eligible Organisations: any not for profit organisation with a written constitution or governing document.
  Including: Voluntary/community organisations, Registered Charities, Schools, Sports clubs, Scouts/Guides,
  Local authorities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) - *must be at least 2 years old

Tips for Completing the Application Form:

• Apply for the full £1,500 grant amount.
• Provide a detailed descriptions of the planned project, its benefits and why it is needed.
• Don’t use jargon or statistics - instead paint a picture of your project and how it will help the community.
• Keep saving the application as it can time out very quickly and you will loose any unsaved work.
• Make sure the information that will appear on the voting booth is accurate and appealing so that it
  encourages Tesco customers to vote for your project

To Apply for this grant, please click below: 

 Apply Here

 

If you have any questions or need help filling in an application form please contact: [email protected]

 

Application Form and Guidance: For more information and to apply, visit the Tesco Stronger Starts Website: www.tescostrongerstarts.org.uk

Groundwork staff are available to provide advice and feedback on your application.

Contact: Michelle Brodie (07795 815 522) [email protected])