Grant Funding

Funding Guidance and Applications

Cowes Town Waterfront Trust is committed to supporting projects that enhance the local community, promote maritime heritage and contribute to the vitality of the Cowes waterfront.

We receive a high volume of enquires and to ensure a fair and efficient process we ask that all applicants review our guidance and complete a short eligibility questionnaire before submitting a full application.

Our Approach to Funding

We support organisations and initiatives that align with our charitable objects.

The Charity’s objects are:

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cowes and the Isle of Wight the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving the life of the said inhabitants and to advance sailing and water sports in the waters around Cowes, and in furtherance of this Object to provide facilities for mooring and storage of boats for the benefit of the public at large.
To promote the culture and heritage of Cowes and support the maritime heritage of the Isle of Wight;
To promote the protection and improvement of the environment of Cowes Harbour.

Before You Apply

Before submitting a full application, all applicants must complete our Eligibility Questionnaire.

This short process is designed to help determine whether your project fits within our funding criteria. It consists of three simple questions and takes only a few minutes to complete.

If your project is eligible, you will be directed to the full application form.

Investing in the future of Cowes.

Contact

Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Registered Charity No. 1019760
Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD