Do you have a charitable project in need of investment?

The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc., the parent company of Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK's largest publishers and owners of this Newspaper and Website. We provide funding to registered charities in the areas where we operate local newspapers and websites.

We support those registered charities with projects which take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as neighbourhood improvements, local problem-solving, economic development, youth enterprise, assistance to disadvantaged or disabled people, care of the elderly, environmental conservation and educational or cultural enrichment.

We value projects that bring lasting benefits to communities served by our local newspapers and websites. While preference may be given to ideas which create a durable legacy for the community, we will consider single events or projects of limited duration that otherwise meet our criteria.

We entertain applications of any size or ambition. Typically our grants are modest sums for practical projects, but we frequently award sums of £10,000 or more to larger projects which deserve our backing.

We are able to join with other contributors to support elements of larger projects, though we prefer to be in a position of making a donation which will fund a project entirely or which constitutes the final installment to complete a project. Decisions about funding will be made by trustees based on the evidence submitted.

The Foundation will favour projects that demonstrate good planning, oversight and financial responsibility. As a prerequisite, the submission of copies of the charity's most recent financial accounts are required. In addition, any supporting materials and further details concerning the overall aims of the charity should be included with each submission.

Each nomination will be judged on its own merit at the absolute discretion of the trustees, whose decision is final.


Terms & Conditions

Applications must be submitted on the approved application form, which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. GANNETT FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORM 2017.docx

Any applications which do not meet the foundation’s criteria or which do not follow our rules and procedures will be rejected.

The completed form and supporting document should be sent electronically via email to sandie.hutchings@newsquest.co.uk by 5pm on Monday October 9.


What is the Gannett Foundation?

The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of the Gannett Co. Inc, the parent company of Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK's largest publishers and owners of the Warrington Guardian.

What is the Gannett Foundation Awards?

The Gannett Foundation provides funding to registered charities in the areas where we operate local newspapers and websites.