Wouldn't it be helpful to see an actual example of a trust application that was successful? Now you can, courtesy of Open Source Community [1]. Here you can search for, find and download examples of successful grant applications to organisations ranging from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, to the European Regional Development Fund Obj 2 Priority 3, WREN Landfill Tax Credits, and Rank Foundation.

According to those who shared them via the site, the applications generated grants such as £100,000, £50,000, £250,00 and £2,500.

The site was established by a partnership of five grassroots organisations "trying to make a difference in a deprived area of Hull" by sharing "practice in a practical way".

It is a very good example of community and charity staff sharing valuable experience with a wider audience. Grant applications, once they have secured the grant, can still have a use, as teaching aids.

Now, why didn't UK Fundraising offer this kind of resource ages ago?