Iron Projects

The Ironmongers' Company, as part of its charitable activities, works to promote the craft of ironwork. Support is given primarily for the conservation of historic ironwork or the creation of new decorative iron or steel work.

The Company does not make grants for other restoration projects.

Grants are made for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of private individuals. Applications are accepted from registered charities, churches and schools for projects in the UK only.

The Company prefers to fund entire projects, or specific elements of a project. The majority of grants awarded are under £5,000. Grants are paid on completion of the project and must be claimed within two years of the date awarded.

Application Procedure

The Company's Iron Committee meets annually in May to review grants for Iron Projects and the deadline for receipt of applications is 31 March. Applicants should write to the Charities Manager at the address below with details of the project, including:

• A description of the property, the ironwork, its relevance and the work required.
• A full breakdown of the costs involved, indicating specific elements of the project for which a grant could be made and itemising VAT separately. Please state whether VAT will be reclaimed.
• The proposed dates for starting and finishing the work.
• The amount of money already raised for the project and any applications made or pending to other potential funders.
• Conservation plan/craftsman's drawings.
• Public access arrangements and visitor numbers where appropriate.
• Any additional information/photographs etc which would be helpful to the Committee.

 

 

The Ironmongers' Foundation : Reg. Charity No. 238256