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Blue Monday - Here's A List Of Trusts That Fund Individuals & Families
Ian McLintock Founder at Charity Excellence Framework Posted 5 years ago
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It’s Blue Monday, when the post-Christmas credit card bills arrive. Not great for anyone, but for some that’s a crisis. Here are a list of trusts that fund individuals and families to help you, help them.
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Searchable Databases & Funder Lists
- Buttle.org – links to a whole range of charitable funders.
- Charity Commission - advanced search function. Select ‘How the charity operates’ from the drop down menu and then click on ‘Makes grants to individuals’ box – there are more than 29,000.
- Disabled Children - grants to families.
- Disability Grants – searchable – equipment, families, children, holidays.
- Education - produced for Scotland, but includes national trusts, as well.
- Money Saving Expert – wide range of charity, government and company grants for those on low incomes.
- Help Musicians – funding wizard.
- The Princes Trust – a whole variety of organisations that will consider funding for young people in a range of areas.
- Turn2Us – enables you to search for grants for individuals, using arrange of criteria.
Individual Funders
- Allen & Nesta Fergusen - gap year funding.
- Bernicia Foundation - inspirational young people aged 24 and under.
- Dickie Bird Foundation - individuals in the UK, to help disadvantaged young people (under the age of 16) - essential sports equipment and clothing.
- Disabled Facilities Grants - for individuals.
- Dr Meena Sharma Memorial Foundation - disadvantaged women in India and UK, and collaborations helping women and children in India. Apply to MSM Foundation, 14 Magdalene Road, Walsall, WS1 3TA.
- Elizabeth Finn Fund - for people in financial hardship.
- Fund for Human Need - one off grants to people in distress, particular focus on being homeless. Needs a referral from charity or agency.
- Family Action Welfare Grant - grants for needs such as cookers, clothing etc.
- The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust - people who are ill, convalescent or disabled to provide medical, disability and household aids that enable people to manage at home and live as independently as possible.
- Forces for Warmth - currently serving and veterans, too alleviate the impact of fuel poverty, advice and some funding.
- Fredericks Foundation - access to small business loans to people excluded from mainstream credit in order to create choice not charity.
- Gilchrist Educational Trust - full-time students at a British University facing unexpected financial difficulties. Also students who are required to spend a short period studying abroad.
- Glasspool – small grants to individuals in need.
- Heinz, Anna and Carol Kroch Foundation - Grants to support on-going medical conditions from £100 to £500 for hospital travel costs, household items, disability equipment etc. Applications in writing by social worker or other professional.
- Independence at Home - long term illness or disability - financial help for equipment, home adaptations or other essential items to improve your independence, comfort, safety and quality of life at home.
- Lawrence Atwell's Charity - Individuals Programme - Grants for young people (aged 16 to 26 years) from low-income backgrounds, to help them gain vocational, accredited qualifications so that they can move into employment.
- Lifeline 4 Kids - respite and holidays for children with disabilities and special needs.
- Make-A-Wish Foundation - life changing experiences for seriously ill children.
- Mayor of London – Stronger Communities Fund - local grassroots organisations, groups and individuals who typically find it hard to access funding for London projects to encourage and support social integration through physical activity.
- Mobility Trust - powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters for severely disabled children and adults who cannot obtain them through statutory sources or purchase such equipment themselves.
- Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children - specialist equipment and nursing for children with complex and life limiting conditions.
- Paul Hamlyn Foundation – Ideas & Pioneers Fund - early development of ideas with unusual promise to improve life for individuals and communities in the UK.
- Percy Bilton Charity - disadvantaged/underprivileged young people (persons under 25); people with disabilities (physical or learning disabilities or mental health problems); older people (aged over 60).
- PRS Foundation - women, trans and non-binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career.
- Rufford Foundation Small Grants - individuals and small groups involved in nature/biodiversity conservation projects in the developing world.
- Split Infinitive Trust - Grants for organisations and individuals in the UK for projects that support live and performance arts, in general and in education.
- The Boparan Charitable Trust - small grants for disabled or terminally ill children. Families can complete the application form and a supporting letter from professional (e.g. Social Worker or GP) is also generally required.
- The League of the Helping Hand - people who are in hardship due to illness or disability. Essential household items and specialist equipment not available from statutory agencies and for fares, travel expenses and regular travel costs for hospital visiting.
- The Hilda Martindale Trust - up to £3000 for training or courses to follow a profession in areas where women are under-represented.
- The Lawn Tennis Association – grants to individuals.
- The National Benevolent Institution - to supplement income and one off grants for emergencies. Must be in receipt of benefits and have a referee such as a social worker.
- The Rob George Foundation – sports funding for young people.
- The Talisman Charitable Trust - Grants for education, health, housing and disability.
- Universal Music UK Sound Foundation - Instrument and Equipment Awards - schools, individual students and teachers to improve access to music through the purchase or upgrade of musical instruments and equipment.
With thanks to: the FSI, Princes Trust, Nicola Hawkins and Laura Davis – for helping to make this resource better for everyone.
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