Grants for individuals in need (CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH) This is a short directory of grant help available locally for people who are experiencing hardship. For more comprehensive information go to the full directory of ‘Grants for Individuals in Need’. This is published annually by the Directory of Social Change. It can be purchased or you can consult it at your local Citizens Advice Bureau. There is also a grants directory on https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Find-Benefits-Grants. PLEASE NOTE – NEARLY ALL GRANTS MUST BE APPLIED FOR BY RECOGNISED CHARITABLE OR STATUTORY ORGANISATION ON BEHALF OF AN INDIVIDUAL Name of fund Eligibility What is available Contact details How to apply GENERAL (NATIONAL) Family Action Charity N0: 264713 To preserve and protect the good health (in particular mental health) of individuals and families and the prevention and relief of poverty. Small grants to assist recuperation and independence and/or prevent problems spiralling Email: grants.enquiry@family- action.org.uk Telephone: 020 7254 6251 (from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wed and Thurs) Online https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we- do/grants/welfare-grants/ R. L. Glasspool Charity Trust Charity No: 214648 UK individuals in need, hardship or distress. Or those who are sick, convalescent or infirm. Must demonstrate that exhausted other sources of help, e.g. Local assistance scheme / benevolent schemes Small one off grants to help to overcome short term crisis with practical support, e.g. beds, white goods clothing, travel costs Grants Team, Second Floor, Saxon House, 182 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, EH17 4QH. 02085204354. Email: [email protected]www.glasspool.org.uk Online https://www.grantsplus.org.uk/ Applications must be made by eligible referring agencies. Heinz, Anna and Carol Kroch Foundation Charity No:207622 People experiencing severe poverty or hardship and who have medical problems or fleeing domestic violence Grants for equipment, adaptations and household items Heinz, Anna and Carol Kroch Foundation PO Box 327 Hampton London TW12 9DD Telephone: 02089790609 Email: [email protected]By letter on organisations headed notepaper. Estimates for household goods must be based on Argos prices and include product code. Applications can only be made by professional working with an individual. No emergency assistance – grants can take several weeks and payment is to the organisation
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Grants for individuals in need (CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH)
This is a short directory of grant help available locally for people who are experiencing hardship.
For more comprehensive information go to the full directory of ‘Grants for Individuals in Need’. This is published annually by the Directory of Social
Change. It can be purchased or you can consult it at your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
There is also a grants directory on https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Find-Benefits-Grants.
PLEASE NOTE – NEARLY ALL GRANTS MUST BE APPLIED FOR BY RECOGNISED CHARITABLE OR STATUTORY ORGANISATION ON
BEHALF OF AN INDIVIDUAL
Name of fund Eligibility What is available Contact details How to apply
GENERAL (NATIONAL)
Family Action Charity N0: 264713
To preserve and protect the good health (in particular mental health) of individuals and families and the prevention and relief of poverty.
Small grants to assist recuperation and independence and/or prevent problems spiralling
UK individuals in need, hardship or distress. Or those who are sick, convalescent or infirm. Must demonstrate that exhausted other sources of help, e.g. Local assistance scheme / benevolent schemes
Small one off grants to help to overcome short term crisis with practical support, e.g. beds, white goods clothing, travel costs
Online https://www.grantsplus.org.uk/ Applications must be made by eligible referring agencies.
Heinz, Anna and Carol Kroch Foundation Charity No:207622
People experiencing severe poverty or hardship and who have medical problems or fleeing domestic violence
Grants for equipment, adaptations and household items
Heinz, Anna and Carol Kroch Foundation PO Box 327 Hampton London TW12 9DD Telephone: 02089790609 Email: [email protected]
By letter on organisations headed notepaper. Estimates for household goods must be based on Argos prices and include product code. Applications can only be made by professional working with an individual. No emergency assistance – grants can take several weeks and payment is to the organisation
Vulnerable individuals. Children, young people, elderly, disabled. Must demonstrate applied to Local Assistance first. Help to overcome crisis.
One of grants of up to £250 for household essentials, furnishings, clothing, school uniforms, footwear, mobility aids.
www.newby-trust.org.uk [email protected] Applications by third parties only. Cheques made payable to sponsoring organisation. Grant funds close as soon as funding for financial year used so may not always be available
Online via website https://www.newby-trust.org.uk/on-behalf-of-an-individual/
The Talisman Charitable Trust Charity No: 207173
People in the UK living on a very low income for the relief of poverty.
For education, health, housing, disability related issues. Grant applications are not acknowledged and only hear outcome if successful
Mr Philip Denman, The Talisman Charitable Trust Lower Ground Floor Office 354 Kennington Road London SE11 4LD Tel: 0207 820 0254 Website: www.talismancharity.org
Applications on sponsoring organisation’s headed notepaper setting out circumstances – see website for description http://www.talismancharity.org/
The Vicar’s Relief Fund (This is part of the St Martin’s In The Field Charity No: 1156305)
Any vulnerable person who is homeless or at risk of being homeless or previous experience of being homeless and trying to maintain a tenancy
Small grants up to £350 (average £200) available within 2 days of application for household goods, to avoid eviction, help with move from temporary accommodation
The Vicar's Relief Fund St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity St Martin-in-the-Fields Trafalgar Square London WC2N 4JH
Telephone 020 7766 1125
The office is usually open Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm.All applications must be made online. For more information visit their website at https://www.smitfc.org/grants/
The sponsoring agency must first register on-line before being allowed to make an application on behalf of their client. Volunteers may not register. Online https://smitf.flexigrant.com/
ACTS 435 Charity No: 1131305
A national charity run at a local level by churches. Church ‘Advocates’ apply on behalf of those in need, money is raised through a ‘Crowdfunding’
Grants of c. £100 for essentials and for DRO fees. Can apply up to 3 times a year.
Cambridge Community Church, Cambridge, 14 Alpha Terrace, Cambridge CB2 9HT.Phone:01223 844415 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cthree.org Christ the Redeemer,
Applications only through the ‘Advocates’ at the individual churches. See website for list of all the churches involved in ACTS 435. http://acts435.org.uk/how/the-charity
GENERAL (LOCAL TO CAMBRIDGESHIRE , PETERBOROUGH & WEST NORFOLK )
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme (CLAS) (new scheme from 01/04/17)
Living on low income and under exceptional pressure
Vouchers for recycled furniture and white goods and home decoration. Supermarket vouchers for food and clothing Cookers
[email protected] for details of your local CLAS champion through whom applications must be made. No applications from individuals.
THE FUND IS CHANGING IN APRIL 2017 – for more information email [email protected]
The Foundation of Edward Storey Charity No: 203653
Women: Aged over 40 living in the county of Cambridgeshire. Must be ‘financially unsupported’ (i.e. single, separated, divorced or widowed)
One off and recurrent grants. Occasional small pensions for those over 60. Amounts vary depending on need.
The Clerk to the Trustees, The Foundation of Edward Storey, Mount Pleasant Cambridge CB3 0BZ Telephone: (01223) 364405 Email: [email protected]
To apply and for more information contact the Clerk to the Trustees. Email [email protected] A home visit is necessary to assess need.
The Ebyon Trust Charity No: 1049453
Those in acute financial deprivation in the county of Cambridgeshire. Young, elderly, abused, homeless, those in violent homes.
Makes grants to organisations for the benefit of individuals in need.
Trustees: Mr Robert Thorndike & Mrs Carol Anne Thorndike, 10 Tennyson Avenue, St. Ives, PE27 6TU Tel: 01480 468998
Contact trustees: Mr Robert Thorndike, or Mrs Carol Anne Thorndike, Tel: 01480 468998
The Radley Charitable Trust Charity No: 208313
County of Cambridgeshire. Prevention and relief of poverty. Children, young people, elderly, disabled. Grants to other charities or voluntary bodies for individuals in
Small grants for essential items only. Grants to other charities or voluntary bodies (for individuals in need).
Correspondent: JENNIFER JANE WHEATLEY 12 JESUS LANE CAMBRIDGE CB5 8BA Email: [email protected] Website: www.radleycharitabletrust.wordpress.com
By letter or email from the social worker, support worker etc. The letter will outline the case of need and other funding streams that have been approached. You can contact the charity by email: [email protected]
Download from website at http://www.cambscf.org.uk/cambridgeshire-childrens-fund.html
Stay Well Fund (Cambridgeshire Community Foundation) Charity No: 1103314
For vulnerable families / people living in Cambs facing fuel poverty. Includes homeless people
Grants up to £300 for future heating costs – they will not pay for historic debt
http://www.cambscf.org.uk/Stay-Well.html
Apply online at address given – the fund has limited resources so may not always be open for applications. http://www.cambscf.org.uk/Stay-Well.html
Nichol-Young Foundation Charity No: 259994
People in need who are in full time education, (with a preference for those who live in East Anglia.)
Grants up to £500 and may be for up to five years. For books, and other costs associated with higher education, for educational trips, medical electives and other such projects.
Nichol Young Foundation Nichol Young Trust PO Box 4757 Windsor SL4 9EE
Applications considered quarterly. No telephone enquiries. Application by letter. Person in need must make the application.
The Hunstanton Convalescent Trust Charity No: 218979
People who physically or mentally unwell living on a low income and are in need of a convalescent or recuperative holiday, with a preference for those living in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Grants ranging from £100 to £350 given to provide or assist towards the expenses of a recuperative holiday. The Trust can sometimes provide other items, services or facilities which will help an individual’s recovery. .
Applications should be submitted at least one month before the proposed holiday. The full board of trustees meet in January, June & September. Application must be made by post on the Charity’s application from. Referral agency must make the application.
ACTS 435 Charity No: 1131305
A national charity run at a local level by churches. Church ‘Advocates’ apply on behalf of those in need, money is raised through a ‘Crowdfunding’ approach and grants are awarded to the
Grants of c. £100 for essentials and for DRO fees. Can apply up to 3 times a year.
Applications only through the ‘Advocates’ at the individual churches. See website for list of all the churches involved in ACTS 435. More churches are signing up on a regular basis. http://acts435.org.uk/how/the-charity
Website: www.royston.foodbank.org.uk (covers the southern part of South Cambs.)
Peterborough
Peterborough Community Assistance Scheme (PCAS)
People in need on a low income or means tested benefits.
Vouchers for the Food Bank. Gas & electricity assistance for pre -pay meters. Carezone referral for second hand furniture.
Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau, 16-17 St Marks St, Peterborough, PE1 2TU. Open Mon – Fri 9am - 4pm
Only available through Peterborough CAB. You must attend in person, 16-17 St Marks St, Peterborough, PE1 2TU. Open Mon – Fri 9am-4pm
The Florence Saunders Relief-in-Sickness Charity (Peterborough) Charity no: 239177
People in need who are in poor health, convalescent, or who have disabilities and live in the former city of Peterborough
One off grants between £100 and £500 for hospital expenses, convalescence, holidays, travel expenses, electrical goods, medical equipment, furniture, disability equipment and help in the home.
In writing to the correspondent submitted directly or through third party. Applications considered three times a year.
ACTS 435 Charity No: 1131305
A national charity run at a local level by churches. Church ‘Advocates’ apply on behalf of those in need, money is raised through a ‘Crowdfunding’ approach and grants
Grants of c. £100 for essentials and for DRO fees. Can apply up to 3 times a year.
Life Church Peterborough, Peterborough, 139b Fletton Avenue, Peterborough, PE2 8BY Phone: 01733 552227 Website: http://life-church.eu Open Door Church, Peterborough, 73 Hallfields Lane, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, PE4 7YL
Applications only through the ‘Advocates’ at the individual churches. See website for list of all the churches involved in ACTS 435. http://acts435.org.uk/how/the-charity
Phone: 01733 708090 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.opendoorchurch-uk.com St. John the Baptist, Stanground, Peterborough, Church Street, Stanground, Peterborough, PE2 8HF Phone: 01733 981003
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
The Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Charity Charity No: 243864
People in need who live in the borough of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
One off grants up to £300 towards furniture (such as beds), washing machines, carpets, bedding, cookers, electric scooters etc.
Veronica Stiles, Secretary to the Trustees, 54 Park Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5DL. (01485) 533352
On a form available from the Correspondent. Must be submitted by a social worker, CAB or other welfare agency. Trustees meet in March, June, September & December and application should be received in the preceding month.
Cambridge
The Cambridge Central Aid Society Charity No: 204327
For individuals in need living within 25 mile radius of Cambridge City
Small grants (up to £150, but may be less) for household items, flooring, fuel and water debts, disabled children’s equipment, Debt Relief Order fees etc.
Online https://www.cambridgecentralaid.org/online-application-form/ On line applications must be made by a third party. Trustees meet fortnightly, cheques are sent to the sponsor’s organisation.
The Cambridge Community Nursing Trust Charity No: 204933
People in need who live in the boundaries of the city of Cambridge.
Grants of up to £300 to provide extra care, comforts and special aids that are not available from other sources.
Correspondent: MRS JAN CROFT, 38 STATION ROAD, WHITTLESFORD, CAMBRIDGE CB22 4NL. Tel: 01223 835412
In writing to the correspondent: Website: www.cambridgecommunitynursingtrust.co.uk Email: [email protected]
The All Saints Parochial Charities Charity No: 233606
Relief of individuals in need, hardship or distress living in the parish of All Saints, Cambridge.
Grants or money, or providing or paying for items, services or facilities to reduce distress.
MS CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR ST. ANDREW THE GREAT CHURCH ST. ANDREWS STREET CAMBRIDGE CB2 3AX
Individuals or families living in Girton. Prevention or relief of poverty for those in need, hardship or distress.
Grants of money to provide items, or to pay for services or facilities to help with needs related to health, disability, mobility or to broaden opportunities.
Administrator, GTC office, 22 High Street, Girton. Office hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10.00am-1.00pm Alternatively call 01223 276008 or email [email protected] By application to the trustees – must make contact to discuss request and obtain application form
No online applications but further information at: http://girtontowncharity.co.uk/
John Huntingdon’s Charity (JHC) (Sawston) Charity No: 1118574
People in need living in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire.
Small grants for essential household items. Help with school uniform, trips. Occasionally help with nursery or playgroup fees.
Charity Manager, Mrs Jill Hayden, John Huntingdon Centre 189 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HJ Tel: 01223 830599 Email: [email protected]
Applications made by appointment with support worker from the charity. http://www.johnhuntingdon.org.uk/ Tel: (01223) 492492 (Support Workers)
The Charities of Nicholas Swallow and others (Whittlesford) Charity No: 203222
People in need who live in the parish of Whittlesford and adjacent area.
One off cash grants at Christmas; help can also be given towards hospital travel and educational costs.
Correspondent: Nicholas Tufton, Clerk, 11 High Street, Barkway, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EA (01763) 848888
In writing to the correspondent directly.
Cottenham Charities Charity No: 200586
Residents of Cottenham in need living on low incomes or disabled.
One off grants for household and disability items such as furniture, white goods, electric riser / recliner chair, adjustments to a disabled person’s home, Lifeline installation.
Download the application form from the website: http://www.cottenhamcharities.co.uk/documents Return form to Correspondent. A home visit will be necessary to assess need.
The Shepreth Relief in Need Charity Charity No: 200996.
For residents of Shepreth in need.
One off grants THE SHEPRETH RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY, 19 FOWLMERE ROAD SHEPRETH, ROYSTON, HERTS. SG8 6QL [email protected]
In writing to the correspondent to be submitted directly to the individual:
The Warboys Court Trust (Guilden Morden) Charity No: 298496
Residents of Guilden Morden. Those suffering hardship.
One off grants. LIMBACH BANHAM AND CO, JOHN STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE SG8 9BG. (01763) 242257.
Apply via email. Limbach, Banham & Co (01763) 242257. [email protected]
The Grantchester Relief in Need Charity Charity no: 202175
People in need who live in the ancient parish of Grantchester.
One off grants. Correspondent. Allen Wheelwright, 67 Coton Road, Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9NT.
Apply in writing to the correspondent..
The Samuel Franklin Fund Elsworth Charity No: 228775
Residents of the parish of Elsworth in need due to financial hardship, illness, disability or infirmity.
One off and recurrent grants of £10 - £1,000 according to need towards hospital expenses, convalescence, household bills, medical equipment, nursing fees, disability equipment, Christmas grants.
People in need who live in the parish of Swavesey. Preference for those over 70, single or widowed; married couples when one partner reaches 70; widows and widowers with dependent children up top age 18.
An annual gift, to be agreed in November. One off grants for hospital travel expenses, fuel costs and other needs. Grants of at least £35 are usually made..
MRS LINDA MILLER, 21 THISTLE GREEN SWAVESEY CAMBRIDGE CB24 4RJ Tel: 01954 202982 Email: [email protected] Website: www.swavesey.org.uk/thomas_galon_charity
Applications in writing to the correspondent for consideration in November. Grants delivered in December.
Rev. Robert Masters Charity for Widows (Landbeach) Charity No: 265254
People in need who live in the parish of Landbeach, with a preference for widows
One off and recurrent grants according to need.
MISS J K RUSSELL 2 FLINT COTTAGES ELY ROAD WATERBEACH CAMBRIDGE CB25 9PG Tel: 01223 441769 Email: [email protected]
Applications in writing to the correspondent.
Fenland
Elizabeth Wright’s Charity (Wisbech) Charity No: 203896
Residents of the Wisbech parishes of Saint Peter and Paul and Saint Augustine only.
One-off grants for essential items to offset hardship, or cope with long term illness.
In writing to the correspondent: Trustees meet in Feb, May & Dec.
Huntingdon
Huntingdon Freemen’s Trust Charity No: : 1044573
For Huntingdon residents who are covered by Huntingdon City Council
One off grants considered to relieve hardship
Correspondent: MRS RUTH JACQUELINE BLACK HUNTINGDON FREEMEN'S TRUST 37 HIGH STREET HUNTINGDON CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE29 3AQ Tel: 01480 414909 Email: [email protected]
Apply direct to charity via website. Home visit required. www.huntingdonfreemen.org.uk [email protected]
The Rotary Club of Huntingdon Cromwell Trust Charity No: 1030916
Relief of poor and needy who live in Huntingdon
One off grants Correspondent: MR MICHAEL EDWARDS 17 BUCKDEN ROAD, BRAMPTON HUNTINGDON, PE28 4PR Tel: 01480350667 Email: [email protected]
In writing to the correspondent.
Hilton Town Charity Charity No: 209423
People who live in the village of Hilton. Any age or occupation, who may have unforeseen needs, due to (for example) hardships, disability or sickness.
One off grants according to need.
Phil Wood 1 SPARROW WAY HILTON HUNTINGDON CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE28 9NZ Tel: 01480 830866 Email: [email protected]
In writing to the correspondent.
Pidley Mountain Rescue Charity No: 1094043
Disabled children & disabled adults in need in Huntingdonshire.
Specialised equipment to develop and progress their personal mobility,
By post: Pidley Mountain Rescue Team Pidley Village Social Club, Warboys Road,
and improve their home life. Examples of equipment supplied include: wheelchairs; electric scooters; specialised trikes; paediatric buggies, adaptive computer software and hardware; and sensory equipment.
The Applications Officer c/o Pidley Village Hall High Street, Pidley, Huntingdon, PE28 3DA Considered monthly. Application form on website. Must also submit a letter or email from a healthcare professional, e.g. a physio, OT, doctor, social worker or SENCO teacher to support the application. The letter, which should be addressed to PMRT, needs to specifically outline why you need the equipment, your abilities and any other medical conditions we need to consider. Must provide a quote or estimate. PMRT will then look into this & if approved will order and purchase the equipment.
East Cambridgeshire
Stretham Charity Charity No: 1076863
Residents of Stretham suffering hardship through financial difficulty.
One off grants, grants for education, or providing or paying for items, services or facilities to reduce hardship, need or distress.
Correspondent: Mrs Joanne Taylor 4 Top Street Stretham ELY CB6 3JL Email: [email protected]
In writing to the correspondent. Website: www.stretham-charity.org.uk
Thomas Parson’s Charity (Ely) Charity No: 202634
People in need who live in the city of Ely. (The charity is primarily concerned with the management and maintenance of it’s alms houses).
One off grants and loans ranging from £1,000 - £4,000.
In writing to the correspondent for consideration on the 1st Friday in each month, either directly by the individual or through welfare agencies. Website: www.thomasparsonscharity.org.uk
Soham United Charities Charity No: 202479
People in need of all ages who live in Soham
One off grants for items and services such as furniture, bedding, clothing, food, tools, books, holidays, house decorating, insulation,
Correspondent: MRS ELIZABETH STEVENSON 33 Pratt Street Soham Ely CB7 5BH
In writing to the correspondent directly by the individual. Include a financial statement giving details of assets and liabilities and reasons in support of the application. Considered in November and February. Also an emergency
People in need over 65 (unless widowed) who live in the parish of Upwell (on the Isle of Ely) and have been resident for the last 5 years.
Christmas grants from £10 - £40.
MR Nicholas John Poolely 19 FRIDAYBRIDGE ROAD ELM WISBECH PE14 0AS Tel: 01945 860902 Email: [email protected] Website:
In writing to the correspondent directly by the individual. Considered in November.
The Downham Feoffee Charity (Little Downham, Ely) Charity No: 237233
People in need who live in the ancient parish of Downham. Main focus is the proviso of alms houses and allotments.
One off and recurrent grants according to need.
MISS JO HOWARD 35 Fieldside Ely CB6 3AT Tel: 01353 665774 Email: [email protected]
In writing to the correspondent.
The Stetchworth Relief-In-Need Charity Charity No: 245790
People in need who live in the parish of Stetchworth and have done so for at least two years.
One off grants according to need. Examples: electricity bills, fuel, groceries (thorugh an account at the local shop), transport to hospital and educational needs.
JUDITH MAHONEY 26 HIGH STREET STETCHWORTH NEWMARKET CB8 9TJ Tel: 01638 508 336 Email: [email protected]
On a form available from the correspondent or the Ellesmere Centre, Stetchworth. Include details of income & expenditure & any other applications for help. Considered at any time.
The Swaffham Bulbeck Relief-In-Need Charity Charity No: 238177
People in need who are over 65 and live in the parish of Swaffham Bulbeck.
One off and annual grants (in kind or in cash). Grants do not usually amount to more than £20 each.
MRS CHERYL ANN LING 43 HIGH STREET SWAFFHAM BULBECK CAMBRIDGE CB25 0HP Tel: 01223 813885
In writing to the correspondent.
King’s Lynn & West Norfolk
The Calibut’s Estate and the Hillington Charities Charity No: 243510 /234511
People in need, usually over 65, who live in Hillington and East Walton. Owner occupiers not eligible.
One off and recurrent grants, generally from £25 - £100.
MR WILLIAM JAMES TAWN 2 WHEATFIELDS HILLINGTON KING'S LYNN PE31 6BH Tel: 01485 600641
In writing to the correspondent, directly by the individual. Applications considered in November.
The Southery, Feltwell and Methwold Relief in
People in need who live in the parishes of Southery, Feltwell and
One off grants from £25 - £100. Grants often given towards the cost of travel
MRS MAUREEN SHARMAN Southery SOUTHERY
In writing to the correspondent. Applications to be submitted by a third party. Must be received by 31st March.
In writing to the correspondent for consideration in May and November. Applications can be submitted directly or by a third party organization.
The Edmund Atmere (Feltwell) Charity Charity No: 270226
People aged over 70 in need. Younger people with a severe chronic disability, who have lived in Feltwell for at least 10 years.
One off grants from £10 - £250.
E A S LAMBERT HILL FARM, FELTWELL, THETFORD NORFOLK, IP26 4AB Tel: 01842 828156
In writing to the correspondent. Applications to be submitted between 1st October and 1st November and considered in November. Applications either directly by individual or by third party.
Sir Edmund Moundeford’s Educational Charity (Feltwell) Charity No: 1075097
Individuals in need who live in Feltwell.
Fuel grants for older people. Educational grants for the under 25’s.
MR BARRY L HAWKINS 15 LYNN ROAD DOWNHAM MARKET NORFOLK PE38 9NL Tel: 01366 387180
In writing to the correspondent.
The Gayton Fuel Allotments Charity no: 243082
People in need who live in the parish of Gayton, including the village of Gayton Thorpe, Norfolk. .
One off and recurrent grants from £25,according to need.
In writing to the correspondent directly by the individual.
The Pentney Charity Charity No: 212367
People over 65 who have lived in the parish of Pentney for the last 2 years are eligible for fuel grants. Other people in the parish may also apply for help.
One off grants of £50 - £150 for fuel costs, travel to and from hospital, medical expenses, disability equipment, clothing and household bills.
In writing to the correspondent by the individual, third party or family member or friend. Applications considered twice a year.
The South Creake Charities Charity no: 210090
People in need who live in South Creake.
Mostly recurrent grants towards fuel of £35 - £100 a year. No grants to people in work.
MRS SUSAN JANE HART 26 FRONT STREET, SOUTH CREAKE FAKENHAM, NR21 9PE Tel: 01328 823515 Email: [email protected]
In writing to the correspondent. Applications directly form the individual by October. Considered in November.
The Walpole St Peter Poor’s Estate Charity No: 233207
People over 65 in need living in the old parishes of Walpole St Peter, Walpole Highway and Walpole Marsh. Grants to university students in need, for books.
Older people: Annual Christmas grants of £10. One per household. Students: annual educational grants for books.
MR EDWARD OTTER 1 Sutton Meadows Leverington Wisbech PE13 5ED Tel: 01945665018
In writing to the correspondent, directly by the individual. Considered in November.
Marshall’s Charity (Welney)
Widows in need who live in the parish of
Grants of £120, paid quarterly.
MRS LYNDA CLARKE-JONES THE BARN, MAIN STREET,
In writing to the correspondent. List of recipients reviewed quarterly.
3651886 - the helpline is open Monday - Friday 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. To apply: Complete enquiry form via website http://www.salrc.org.uk/index.htm
Worcester Rotary Club Sawyer Trust Charity No: 511276
Women aged 50 or over who are in need due to financial hardship and/or ill-health
Grants under £500 for range of household needs including removal costs
REV JIM BROWN PO BOX 797 WORCESTER WR4 4BU [email protected] Sawyer Trust PO Box 797 Worcester WR4 4BU
Download guidance and application from their website http://sawyertrust.org/
OLDER PEOPLE
Aid for the aged in distress Charity No: 299276
UK citizen 65 or over with no or very limited savings and on low income
Small grants for older people in crisis for household and personal care items– can respond swiftly
AFTAID - Aid for the Aged in Distress 9 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4PE [email protected] Telephone: 0870 803 1950
Grant application only available after completing online enquiry form on website http://aftaid.org.uk/
Friends of the Elderly Charity No: 226064
Older people who have reached state retirement age and living in private or rented accommodation (not sheltered housing). Must be in receipt of Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit).
One off grants (under £500) and regular allowances for household and personal care items, digital connection and some debts
FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY 40-42 EBURY STREET LONDON SW1W 0LZ 0330 332 1110 [email protected] Website: www.fote.org.uk
Download application form and guidance from website at http://www.fote.org.uk/our-services/grants/
The National Benevolent Charity Charity No: 212450
Older people who have reached state retirement age living in their own homes (rented or owned) in financial hardship.
Recurrent grants of up to £15 a week (single) and £20 (couples). One off grants for unexpected costs and items.
DAWN SWIRCZEK The National Benevolent Charity Peter Herve House Eccles Court Tetbury GL8 8EH 01666 505500 [email protected]
Paper application available online at http://www.thenbc.org.uk/pdf/Benevolence-Application-Form-2015.pdf
BABIES AND CHILDREN
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Charitable Trust
Children under 18 in need due to poverty, ill health or other
Interested to support applications which bring enjoyment to children.
MR MIKE DALY SKY INSURANCE LTD, SKY HOUSE, 28 STATION CLOSE, POTTERS BAR,
For families or young people living in crisis - must be facing social welfare issues as well as financial hardship
One off grants of up to £300 for household essentials. Must apply to Local assistance first
MR Alan Knowles, Buttle UK 15 Greycoat Place, LONDON SW1P 1SBMR Tel: 02078287311 Email: [email protected] http://www.buttleuk.org/
Register and apply online http://www.buttleuk.org/need-support/families/all#help or request a form from the correspondent. Applications must be made through a statutory or voluntary organisation.
Cambridgeshire Children’s Fund (Cambridgeshire Community Foundation) Charity No: 1103314
For children 18 and under living in low income household also facing social welfare issues
Grants typically £100-£150 for basic everyday needs – payment made by cheque to organisation applying
Call 01244 335622 to discuss your needs and request an application form http://www.childrentoday.org.uk/
The Family Fund Charity No: 1053866
For disabled or seriously ill children aged 17 and under living in a home with low income
Smaller grants for anything that meets the need of the disabled or seriously adult young person or child
MRS CLAIRE LOCKER The Family Fund Unit 4, Alpha Court Monks Cross Drive, Huntington York. YO32 9WN Tel: 0844 9744099 Email: [email protected] https://www.familyfund.org.uk/
Download application from their website at https://www.familyfund.org.uk/FAQs/how-do-they-apply N.B Parents complete the application but can be supported by a worker
No grants – recycled equipment and clothing for families in need.
http://www.littlebundles.org.uk/cambridge/ Please direct any queries to [email protected] or 07905 716761
Email the local organiser to find out how to apply [email protected] Referral agencies must complete the online referral form. Little Bundles volunteers will advise about available stock and arrange pick-up or delivery of the "bundle". It is then the referrer’s responsibility to pass on the "bundle" to the family. Please note: To maintain confidentiality of families and service users Little Bundles is unable to have direct contact with families.
EMPLOYMENT LINKED (NB there are many benevolent funds – these are examples and a specific search can also be done on Turn2Us)
Elizabeth Finn Care Charity No: 207812
People on low income / limited savings from professional background British or Irish national
Small one off or recurring grants towards living expenses
Elizabeth Finn Fund Hythe House London W6 7NL Tel: 020 8834 9200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.turn2us.org.uk
Current or former farmers and farmworkers of any age facing hardship, and their dependants
The Fund recommends getting in touch to check what is available. Support includes crisis help as well as longer term support
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION SHAW HOUSE 27 WEST WAY BOTLEY OXFORD OX2 0QH Tel: 01865 724931 Email: [email protected] http://rabi.org.uk/about/
To apply go to their website or call 0808 2819490 http://rabi.org.uk/about/
Retail Trust Charity No: 1090136
Anyone who is working or has worked in retail (at least 3 months for current employee, at least 3years continuous service for retirees and for those who have left in last 2 years)
Hardship grants and bursaries available for a range of reasons – see website for detailed eligibility
Online application at http://www.retailtrust.org.uk/services/retailhub/hardship-grants
Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund Charity No: 1082820
Relief from poverty. People in hardship who have been associated with the organisation. Covers members and former members of the RHA, their employees and former employees, as well as their dependants. It also covers employees and former employees of the RHA. -
Grants to individuals in need.
Mr Dean Fisher, Road Haulage Association Ltd, Roadway House, Bretton Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8DD Email: [email protected] Tel: 01733 842738 Naomi Hirst, Fund Coordinator Tel: 07710 173 047
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.rha.uk.net/about-us/rha-benevolent-fund Applications can be made via post using the RHA Benevolent Fund Application Form and including the full documentation required. A checklist of the information required can be found on the last page of the application form.
Service Charities
ABF The Soldiers’ Members and former Grants vary according to MRS TEMIDAYO AJAKAIYE For current serving soldiers
Charity (also known as the Army Benevolent Fund) Charity No: 1146420
members of British army who completed basic training and their dependents
need MOUNTBARROW HOUSE 6-20 ELIZABETH STREET LONDON SW1W9RB https://www.soldierscharity.org/need-our-help/individual-grants/#
applications are made through local regiment, for ex-service men through SSAFA or RBL – see separate entries https://www.soldierscharity.org/need-our-help/individual-grants/#
Royal British Legion Charity No: 219279
Anyone who is or has previously served in any of the armed forces or reservists for at least 7 days and their dependents and carers
Wide range of grants for different needs including crisis grants
MR Luke Joannou, THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, 199 BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE1 1AA Contact Centre helpline on 0808 802 8080 from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week [email protected]
Contact Centre helpline on 0808 802 8080 from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week [email protected] http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/finances/grants/
SSAFA Forces Help Charity No: 210769
Current and former members of any of the armed force and their dependents including reservists
Wide range of support – contact local office to find out more
Simon Blum SSAFA Queen Elizabeth House 4 St. Dunstan's Hill LONDON EC3R8AD Tel: 02074639412 Email: [email protected] https://www.ssafa.org.uk/ 0800 9170 970
Customers of Anglian Water and Hartlepool Water who are in debt with their water and sewerage charges.
Grant help to clear water and sewerage arrears
PO Box 42, Peterborough, PE3 8XH
The grants are managed for Anglian Water by CHARIS Grants - you can call them on 01733 421060 to request an application form or apply online https://awaf.app.charisgrants.com/home/index
British Gas Energy Trust Charity No: 1106218
Anyone in financial hardship, with priority given to those who are struggling with paying energy bills. Do not have to be customer of BG.
Arrears on energy bills
White goods
DRO / Bankruptcy costs
Boiler
British Gas Energy Trust, PO Box 42, Peterborough, PE3 8XH. (01733) 421060. [email protected] www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
Apply online via their website at http://www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/who_can_apply.html .
Anyone in need Grants to cover the payment of energy bills and other essential household bills, items or costs.
Grant Administrator, Freepost – RLXG – RBYJ – USXE, PO Box 42, Peterborough, PE3 8XH. (01733) 421060 [email protected] www.edfenergytrust.org.uk
Online via the website, downloading a form from the website or by requesting an application form from the correspondent. [email protected] www.edfenergytrust.org.uk
Npower Energy Fund
Domestic customers of Npower who are in need, hardship or distress.
Online via the website or by downloading an application form or by phoning the application request line. Must be made by the named account holder. Must include all relevant up to date supporting documentation. .
South Staffordshire Water Charitable trust Charity No: 1043177
Customers of South Staff Water or Cambridge Water who are facing financial hardship or distress
Help with current arrears and historic debt – customers are expected to offer some minimal contribution
The Administrator South Staffordshire Water Charitable Trust, Green Lane Walsall, WS2 7PD. http://www.sswct.org/how_to_apply.asp
Application downloaded from their website http://www.sswct.org/how_to_apply.asp
Stay Well Fund For vulnerable families / people living in Cambs facing fuel poverty. Includes homeless people
Grants up to £300 for future heating costs – they will not pay for historic debt
http://www.cambscf.org.uk/Stay-Well.html
Apply online at address given – the fund has limited resources so may not always be open for applications
