What we fund
The Jim Joel Fund is the South African conduit for funding from The Childwick Trust in the UK and currently supports a number of training providers working in the ECD sector.
These are some of the activities that we fund:
- Provide accredited ECD practitioner training
- Deliver short skills programmes and professional development for ECD workers
- Run parenting support initiatives or home-visiting models
- Operate enrichment programmes, playgroups, toy libraries, and book distribution
- Offer ECD network support (for centres/practitioners)
- Develop innovative learning materials for ECD
- Need core operational support for proven ECD programmes
- We fund work that supports and strengthens the ECD ecosystem—not individual Early Learning centres.
Have a look at some of the incredible organisations we have supported:
Funding timeline
The Trustees meet once a year in July to discuss applications which are recommended by Giuliana Bland.
Existing NGOs and new beneficiaries are welcome to contact Giuliana to discuss possible funding opportunities.
The online application form is available for the month of April each year. Set criteria are applicable and the Jim Joel Fund cannot guarantee funding support for all the applications received. You must read the section on what the Jim Joel Fund does not support before submitting your application. Please note that no late applications will be considered.
For any further queries please contact giuliana@jimjoelfund.org