We are an independent charity

Providing grants for local community projects

Improving the lives of local people

Working together to improve our community

Supporting projects in

Parts of East and West Sussex, Surrey and Kent

Offering financial help and support

Providing grants for deserving projects

APPLY ONLINE FOR GRANTS NOW

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 MARCH 2024

ABOUT GATWICK AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST

We are an independent charity that awards grants annually for deserving projects within the area of benefit covering parts of East and West Sussex, Surrey and Kent. In particular, funds are channelled to those areas where people are directly affected by operations at Gatwick Airport.

We provide grants to deserving projects that benefit people from all communities & backgrounds!

HOW WE CAN HELP

Successful grant applications

Since the formation of Gatwick Airport Community Trust in 2002 we have helped many local organisations. Working together our grant funding has helped with the improvement and growth of valuable organisations within our community. 

We are here to help local projects get off the ground!

We are proud to support schemes that are targeted towards the development of young people, the arts, sporting facilities, environmental improvement and conservation, improvements to community facilities, volunteering, the elderly and the disabled. The normal level of grants is from £1,000 to £5,000.

2021

£205,661

Awarded to 97 Applicants

2022

£61,816

Awarded to 32 Applicants

2023

£168,263

Awarded to 105 Applicants

HOW TO APPLY

We offer a simple application process

1. Read our guidelines

Ensure you are eligible to apply for a grant, and check the map of the area of benefit.

2. Apply online

To make an application, complete our online grant application form before the closing date.

3. What happens next?

Your application will be reviewed by our board of trustees and a decision will be made.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before applying, please check you are eligible and within the area of benefit.

Please ensure you read our application guidelines before applying.

OUR TRUSTEES

The Trust is run by a board of trustees, all dedicated to supporting local community projects in the areas surrounding Gatwick Airport

Julie Ayres

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Catherine Baart

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Angela Baker

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Richard Burrett

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Helyn Clack

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Alan Jones

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Atif Nawaz

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Jo Rettie

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Melanie Wrightson

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