First Direct Statement Converter for Grant Application

Convert your First Direct bank statement to Excel for grant application. Handles DD MMM YYYY dates. Grant rounds have fixed closing dates; applications without complete financial evidence are typically rejected outright rather than given extensions

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First Direct Statements for Grant Application

Preparing First Direct bank statements for grant application? Grant applications often require evidence of financial health, cash flow, and how previous funding was spent — typically shown through bank statements.

Convert First Direct Statements Instantly

BankScan AI converts your First Direct statement PDF to a clean Excel spreadsheet in seconds — handling DD MMM YYYY and minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers automatically. Convert your bank statements to clear spreadsheets that demonstrate financial health, spending patterns, and fund usage for grant applications.

About First Direct Statement Format

First Direct statements follow an HSBC-family format but with a distinct minimalist layout. BankScan AI detects the variant automatically.

Getting Your First Direct Statement for Grant Application

Log in to First Direct Online Banking, go to 'Statements', select the account and date range, and download as PDF. First Direct also supports OFX export under 'Download transactions' for direct import into accounting software. Download 3-12 months, depending on the funder; Arts Council and Innovate UK typically require 3 months, while National Lottery may require a full year of statements.

How It Works

1

Upload your First Direct statement

Drop your First Direct (HSBC) statement PDF. Supports PDF. Need 3-12 months, depending on the funder; Arts Council and Innovate UK typically require 3 months, while National Lottery may require a full year? Upload them all.

2

AI extracts every transaction

Our AI handles First Direct's DD MMM YYYY and minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers — extracting Current unrestricted reserves, evidence of matched funding, .

3

Use for grant application

Download formatted Excel ready for grant application. Summary of reserves and cash position, with previous grant funds ring-fenced or traceable, demonstrating the organisation can manage public money responsibly

First Direct + Grant Application Features

Convert First Direct for Grant Application — Fast

Grant rounds have fixed closing dates; applications without complete financial evidence are typically rejected outright rather than given extensions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a First Direct statement for grant application?
Yes. BankScan AI converts First Direct PDFs to structured spreadsheets ideal for grant application. Convert your bank statements to clear spreadsheets that demonstrate financial health, spending patterns, and fund usage for grant applications.
How many months of First Direct statements do I need?
For grant application, typically 3-12 months, depending on the funder; Arts Council and Innovate UK typically require 3 months, while National Lottery may require a full year are required. Grant-making body (e.g. Arts Council England, Innovate UK, National Lottery, local authority, or charitable trust) as part of the eligibility and due diligence assessment will specify the exact period.
How does BankScan AI handle First Direct's format?
First Direct uses DD MMM YYYY with minimalist single-column layout with transaction type codes and running balance, similar to HSBC but with simplified headers. BankScan AI is trained on this exact format.
Is my data secure?
Your bank statements are processed in memory and deleted immediately. We never store your financial data.

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