We aim to make good DESIGN accessible to all.
ABOUT DESIGN FOR ALL
DESIGN FOR ALL has been set up to provide small charities and community organisations with professional expertise to get their building projects off the ground.
The support programme provides expert advice for building related projects which are in early development. This is often the hardest part of the project to find funding for.
The support programme is available to charities, community groups and other organisations that make positive contributions to their community and believe in good design. It is available to all England based charities and community organisations with a turnover of less than £1 million.
Application deadline: 23 May 2025
Who is it for?
Small charities and community organisations (< £1 million turnover).
England based.
Organisations with a specific building project in mind.
Organisations with clear plan of future funding for capital costs.
What does the SUPPORT PROGRAMME provide?
Professional expertise from a range of disciplines and reasonable travel expenses.
A share of £30,000 (based on £100/hr) worth of time split across 2 to 4 recipients.
The support programme does not provided capital or cash.
Award Criteria
Need - Why is the project required?
Viability - How likely is it the project will happen?
Impact of support - How helpful can we be within the parameters of the support programme?
Impact of project - How will the project help your community/ charity and its users?
Sustainability - How does the project help reduce negative environmental impact?
TIMELINE
22/04/2025 Launch for 2025 application programme
23/05/2025 Deadline for Stage 1 applications
10./06/2025 Shortlisting
16/06/25 Interviews
01/07/2025 Announcement of recipients
WHAT SORT OF WORK MIGHT IT HELP WITH?
Brief development
Site studies
Space and Layout analysis
Planning advice
Cost advice
Structure analysis
Sketch designs
Massing studies
Environmental analysis
Construction method advice
Programme (timescales) advice
What ARE THE POTENTIAL OUTPUTS OF THE WORK?
High Level feasibility study
Pitch document for future funding
Estate or Building appraisal
Brief Development
What commitment is required by the charity?
A realistic programme that is agreed to and stuck by
A point of contact that is at decision-making level
7.5 % of the awarded support programme value as payment
Clear plan for future funding of the project
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