Banks Lyon Memorial Trust
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £2,000
- Where they fund
- Lancaster, Morecambe and District (Lancaster City Council area)
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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bankslyonmt.orgAbout Banks Lyon Memorial Trust
The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust is a local charity dedicated to helping young people living in Lancaster, Morecambe and District (the Lancaster City Council area) who face social or financial barriers to accessing training and gaining qualifications for employment. The Trust exists to support these young people to fulfil their potential and benefit their local community through future employment. It makes grants to both individuals and organisations working with young people in the area. The Trust primarily supports young people aged 16-25, although others are considered, and focuses on removing obstacles that stand in the way of vocational training, skills development, and employment readiness. What makes the Trust distinctive is its intensely local focus and its commitment to practical, hands-on support that mainstream funding often overlooks.
What Banks Lyon Memorial Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide range of practical support for young people, including course fees, equipment, and travel costs associated with training or interviews. It also supports local organisations, such as schools, colleges, and charities, that deliver direct interventions helping young people overcome barriers to employment. The focus is on education, skills, and employment, with the aim of helping young people to fulfil their potential and benefit their local community through their future employment. All work must take place within Lancaster, Morecambe and District, the same area as Lancaster City Council.
Who can apply
Both individuals and organisations can apply. Individuals must live in Lancaster, Morecambe and District (the Lancaster City Council area). Organisations, including registered charities, schools, and community groups, must be based in the area and work with young people facing barriers. The Trust primarily supports young people aged 16-25, although others are considered. Barriers are of a social and/or financial nature. There are no religious restrictions.
What Banks Lyon Memorial Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund activities outside its core mission of helping young people into training and employment. It does not support general running costs or broad community projects.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes grants to both individuals and organisations. Grants are awarded for practical support, such as course fees, equipment, and travel costs. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications. It does not fund general running costs or broad community projects.
How much does Banks Lyon Memorial Trust give?
Banks Lyon Memorial Trust runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 27 sourced facts
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Banks Lyon Memorial Trust funds — and what they won't
The Banks Lyon Memorial Trust exists to help local young people who face barriers to accessing training and gaining qualifications for employment. Local = those living in Lancaster, Morecambe and District (the same as Lancaster City Council). Young = mainly those aged 16-25 years but others are considered. Barriers = of a social and/or financial nature. General benefits = helping young people to fulfil their potential to benefit their local community through their future employment.
Good to know
How to apply to Banks Lyon Memorial Trust
Banks Lyon Memorial Trust takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Banks Lyon Memorial Trust's application asks
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“Contact person: Address: Postcode:”
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Banks Lyon Memorial Trust provide?
Banks Lyon Memorial Trust runs 2 grant programmes — Personal Grant: Up to £2,000.
Where does Banks Lyon Memorial Trust fund charities?
Banks Lyon Memorial Trust funds charities operating in Lancaster, Morecambe and District (Lancaster City Council area).
Does Banks Lyon Memorial Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Banks Lyon Memorial Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Banks Lyon Memorial Trust?
Banks Lyon Memorial Trust takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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