The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the larger independent grant-making foundations in the UK. It makes grants to organisations which aim to maximise opportunities for individuals to experience a full quality of life, both now and in the future. They are particularly concerned with children and young people, and others who are disadvantaged.

CRASH is the construction and property industry charity. It harnesses the skills, products and talents of the construction and property sectors to help homelessness charities throughout the UK to improve their premises, facilities and accommodation for homeless people.

The Foundation's new guidelines are now available at

Since the revision of the Awards for All programme last April the level of incomplete applications received has risen. Most common reasons include missing governing documents, bank details and referees. When applying, make sure you use the checklist at the end of the application form to ensure that all of the required information is included and correct.

The Hardman Trust is awarding grants to prisoners in the latter stages of long-term sentences who have shown a special commitment to personal rehabilitation or designed a project to prepare them better for return to the community.