# Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales increases grants in first half of 2012

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2012/08/21/lloyds-tsb-foundation-england-and-wales-increases-grants-first-half-2012/
- Published: 2012-08-21T09:45:05+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales has granted £11.2 million to 508
charities during the first half of 2012, compared to £10.9 million given to 402 
charities in the same period in 2011.

Support for children and young people was the top issue funded during the first 
six months, with £1.7 million awarded to charities working in this area. This was
closely followed by £1.5 million granted in charities working to support people 
with disabilities.

The average grant size awarded by the Foundation during this time was £22,096. The
majority of grants were awarded over two to three years, mainly to support core 
costs.

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Linda Kelly, Chief Executive of the Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales,
said: “As one of only a few grant-makers to provide support for much needed core
costs, we are delighted to be able to continue to provide a consistent and high 
level of assistance to those most disadvantaged in society during 2012 and beyond”.

In addition to its main Community Programme, the Foundation has recently launched
a new additional £2 million funding programme targeted at charities supporting older
people. The fund offers grants of at least £50,000 over three years to encourage
empowerment and independence of older people. The closing date for submissions is
20 September 2012.

www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk

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