What we do

If you are interested in our grants programme please refer to the various categories shown on the left. The Grant Application process refers to our general appeals programme only. For Youth programmes you should follow the instructions under 'What We Do - Youth Work.' If you require further advice on eligibility then please speak to Mrs Gent, our Grants Administrator.

The Rank Foundation is a grant giving charitable trust, restricted to causes within the UK approved by the Charity Commission. It concentrates exclusively on:

• encouraging and developing leadership amongst young people

• supporting disadvantaged young people and those frail or lonely through old age or disability

• the promotion of Christian principles through film and other media

Please note that our directors are active in identifying initiatives to support these areas and the majority of funds available for major grants are already committed through our proactive programme. However, we continue to run a small grants programme for unsolicited appeals. Further details of this are given below.

What we DON'T support.

The Directors have decided that, in general, they will not make grants for agriculture and farming, cathedrals, churches (except where community facilities form an integral part of the appeal), cultural projects, university and school building, bursary funds and medical research.

In addition, appeals from individuals, or appeals from charities on behalf of named individuals, will not be considered. Neither will appeals from overseas or from UK based organisations where the object of the appeal is overseas.

Regrettably, due to overwhelming demand, unsolicited appeals are extremely unlikely to attract a grant in connection with salaries, general running costs or major capital projects.

How to make an Appeal.

Select the GRANTS APPLICATIONS page for detailed information on how to prepare an appeal for our grants programme. Those interested with dedicated youth programmes should go direct to the relevant category YOUTH WORK.

If you are unsure about eligibility or require any advice then please speak direct to Mrs Gent, the Grants Administrator - see the contact page for details.