What does BJF mean in FOUNDATIONS

The Beth Johnson Foundation (BJF) is an independent UK grantmaker, established in 1992. We are a charity committed to enhancing the quality of life of those most vulnerable to social exclusion. We use our funds to help people to access the services they need, develop their skills and build inclusive communities in England and Wales.

The BJF supports people through grants and other forms of financial assistance, enabling them to access the services they need, develop their skills and rebuild confidence. We provide support for projects that improve employment opportunities or tackle issues such as homelessness, poverty or disability.

Organisations working with disadvantaged individuals and communities can apply for funding from the BJF. Projects that improve employment opportunities or tackle issues such as homelessness, poverty or disability are particularly welcome.

The amount of funding provided by the BJF varies depending on the project’s needs and objectives. Generally we will fund up to £50,000 per year. But smaller grants may also be available for projects with an annual budget under £5,000.

Yes, we offer grants but also provide workshops and training sessions to help organisations improve their understanding of grantmaking and assessment processes. Our training programmes are designed specifically for non-profit organisations and community leaders who wish to learn more about how best to work with different groups within their local community.

Applicants should first read through our guidelines before submitting an application form which can be found online via our website www.bjfonline.org/funding-guidelines/. Your application will then be assessed against our criteria before being considered by our Grants Panel members who will decide whether your project is suitable for funding from us or not.

In order to effectively assess your proposal we ask you to provide clear information on your aims, objectives and activities; budgets; target audience; key partnerships; impact tracking methods; sustainability plans; any equality & diversity considerations as well a description of how you have addressed any risks associated with delivery of the project/programme.

Our average turnaround time from application submission until receipt of decision is approximately 8 weeks, however this may vary depending on complexity of proposal so please bear this in mind when preparing your application materials.

Not necessarily – however if you do have references available then please do include them in your submission as these can assist us in better assessing the quality and viability of applications submitted.