FAQs

The Foundation considers applications for capital projects or costs. We are unable to fund core / running costs, including project overheads such as freelance fees, venue hire and travel costs. Our funding is aimed at registered charities or constituted community or sporting groups. Social enterprises, which are registered charities, can apply. We are not generally able to support Community Interest Companies, Community Benefit Societies, Co-ops or sole traders. Please visit our Applications page for further information and to take the Eligibility Quiz. 

We support projects which make a positive difference to communities in the North East and Highlands of Scotland. Please visit the Applications page to view a map and for further information.  

Applications are now online, accessible after successfully completing our Eligibility Quiz on the Applications page.

We do want to make the application process as easy as possible and, should you have any issues with the online application, please email sarah@gebfoundation.com for assistance. 

This is not required. 

Every application is assessed by trustees at Applications Meetings.  Awards are made based on the project fitting with the criteria of the Foundation, as detailed on this website.  The Foundation is keen to fund projects which are well-managed and can provide a proven track record in the community they serve. 

Trustees are also interested in funding groups/charities which are pro-active in their own fundraising activities. The Foundation is limited to an annual budget and, with many applicants over the year, we are not able to assist every project. Please bear this in mind when completing your application as a quality approach will catch trustees’ attention.

Yes.  We will require to see copies of the last year’s financial statements. Further financial information may be required for larger projects. 

No. We do not consider funding running costs or salary / freelance fees. We are also generally unable to consider training costs, including volunteer training. 

No. The Foundation does not enter into sponsorship agreements. 

No, this is not possible. 

The Foundation does not generally enter into multi-year agreements. 

Demand for funding is high and we are unfortunately unable to support every project that applies. We will do our best to provide some feedback if this is requested.  

All awards are made for specific projects and funds are generally released on view of 3rd party invoices. However, if you have received an award and are unable to do what you originally intended with these funds, it is important you contact us right away. Depending on the circumstances, the conditions of the award may be varied, or you may be required to return the award to us. If you are unable to spend the money, we will require to repatriate the funds.

Projects can sometimes be delayed, so after investigation, an extension may be granted. If you think you won’t be able to draw down funds within the allocated time, get in touch with us as soon as possible to discuss this further.

A condition of every award is that a report is sent to us within a year. This is to ensure that the monies awarded are being used as originally planned. It also lets us keep records of the impact that the Foundation is having on local communities. 

It is a condition of an award to maximize publicity for the Foundation through the press, social media, website, literature etc. 

The Baxters Giving Programme is not open to external applicants.  It is designed to be employee-led, therefore only employees of Baxters can make applications.

We help a wide variety of organisations making a difference in the communities close to our sites and offices or in the localities of our home-based employees.  This includes community groups, sports clubs and charities.  See our case studies for further information. 

Our focus is on supporting local organisations making a difference in the communities close to our sites and offices or in the localities of our home-based employees in the UK. 

Yes, we have a criteria against which all nominations are considered.  This is available to our employees to help support their applications. 

The maximum award through the Baxters Giving Programme is £5,000.  The amount awarded will be decided based on the criteria, including reach and impact.