FAQ

What is the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme?

We are a charitable programme, developed from the Glasdon Charitable Giving Committee in 2021 and run by Glasdon Group Limited. With the support of our Chairman, Donald J Sidebottom, MBE, FCIHT, we supply funding and product donations to charities, organisations and community groups in need through grants, gifting, sponsorships and fundraising. Find out more about who we are or download our leaflet.

What are the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme’s aims?

We aim to support charities, organisations and community groups in worthwhile endeavours both locally and globally, primarily focusing on the support and development of the environment, local communities, health and life saving research and relief for those in need. You can find out more about our aims by reading our mission statement.

How is the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme funded?

All monetary funding and product contributions are supplied to the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme by Glasdon Group Limited.

Who is eligible to apply for funding from the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme?

We are more likely to provide funding to non-profit organisations, charities and community groups that are aligned with our vision and goals. We invite organisations to apply for funding once every 12 months. We will not provide funding to companies that are deemed to be looking for private profit or are in breach of the law. View our full grant criteria and eligibility requirements to be sure that you are eligible for funding from the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme before applying.

How can I apply for funding from the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme?

You can fill out our grant application form here to request funding from us. Please be sure to check whether you are eligible for a grant before submitting your application.

How are grant applications assessed?

All applications are individually assessed by our board of Charitable Programme Managers, all of whom possess the relevant skills and experience to help guide and oversee the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme’s operations. Our board will be in touch with you to confirm if your grant application has been successful or not.

I’ve not heard back about my application yet. When can I expect a response?

We aim to respond to all applicants, successful or not, as soon as possible. If you haven’t heard from us within 12 weeks of submitting your application, please do get back in touch.

I have a message or suggestion for the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme. How can I contact you?

We’d love to hear from you with any suggestions, queries or requests you may have. The easiest way to reach us is through our contact us form. Communications through this form are monitored Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. We will respond to your message as soon as possible.

Is the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme on social media?

Yes! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please do go and follow us over there to keep up to date on what we have been up to. You can also subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates and read about our activities on our blog.

I have recently received a grant from the DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme and would like to say thank you. Who can I contact?

We really appreciate receiving thank you letters from our grant recipients. Please feel free to email us your letter at enquiries@djsglasdoncharitableprogramme.org or alternatively you can write to us at:

The DJ Sidebottom / Glasdon Charitable Programme
Glasdon Group Limited
Glasdon House
Preston New Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 4WA

If you have any more questions that we haven’t answered here, please feel free to get in touch with us and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

For product gifting or funding requests, please ensure that you request this via our Grant Application form.