The Joseph Holt Trailblazer Fund

The Joseph Holt Trailblazer Fund is sponsored by Joseph Holt Brewery. The Joseph Holt Trailblazer Fund offers grants to small, registered charities working in communities served by Joseph Holt pubs across the North West of England, including Bury, Prestwich, and Whitefield.

Trailblazer Fund - Joseph Holt TRAILBLAZER FUND - APPLICATIONS OPEN The Trailblazer Fund is an annual charitable fund of £15,000 (reviewed annually for 1 successful local charity). This contribution is ringfenced and allocated exclusively for charitable fund making. For generations, Joseph Holt pubs have served as more than just places for people to gather – they are integral landmarks and central hubs all around the North West.

We recognise that our long history places us at a unique position at the heart of these communities, and the Trailblazer Fund is our commitment to reinvesting in the people and places that have supported our pubs and brewery for so long.

Designed to support our local community charities, The Trailblazer Fund is there to ensure our support makes a meaningful difference, the fund is structured as follows: A Focused Investment : The Fund provides an annual, one-off financial award of £15,000 to one successful charity.

Ringfenced Funding : This contribution is strictly ringfenced and allocated exclusively for charitable purposes, ensuring our resources go directly toward strengthening effective local services. We believe that by focusing our resources on a single, impactful project each year, we can help local charities – particularly those based in close proximity to our pubs – achieve real, lasting outcomes for the communities they serve.

Alternatively, you can download the form here and email your application to [email protected] along with your Safeguarding Policy. To be eligible for funding, projects must be located in the North West. The project being funded must be a registered charity.

The Trailblazer fund can only make funds to support activity which is charitable in law. All funds made are of a restricted nature and can only be used for the purpose given. Applications for support must be made using the Trailblazer Fund application form.

The fund welcomes applications for funding new initiatives.

Joseph Holt expects that The Trailblazer Fund will normally support the following outcomes: Services and activities that improve lives within the local community Initiatives addressing homelessness, poverty, community wellbeing (including LGBTQIA+), mental health or social inclusion Projects that expand or strengthen effective local services Capital items, equipment or essential operational costs Grassroots sports charities Children and charities supporting young people The fund will not normally support: General fundraising appeals or circulars Religious activity not providing wider public benefit Public bodies carrying out statutory obligations Activities that have already taken place Grant-making by other organisations Animal welfare-only activities Download the full Policy Criteria here .

Applications must be submitted via Trailblazer Fund application form to the Fund Panel. Applications must clearly state: The purpose of the funding Whether it supports new or existing activity Expected outcomes and impact Applicants who have previously received funding must have submitted all required reports before reapplying. When Will Decisions Be Made?

The Trailblazer Fund is usually awarded annually. Applicants will be informed of: The closing date (typically end of August/early September) The decision date for shortlisted applications Shortlisted applicants are visited and any additional information is requested Trailblazer Fund is awarded (typically November) For any other enquiries related to the fund, please email [email protected] We just need to check you’re 18 or over?

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