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16/11/2014 List of Charities for people in need

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If you want to do an general education or training grant search, click here anduse the search engine that this link sends you to EGAS (Educational GrantsAdvisory Service) at the Family Welfare Association below. This link will take youto the EGAS main page at the FWA's website.

Additionally, there is the UnLtd Millennium Award that was set up by the LotteryMillennium Commission, where they give out several million 's per year in

Trust Funds for individuals in need

Please be aware that below the 1st dozen or so entries below, these charity detailshave not been checked in 2 - 3 years, so may have changed address, or their

application criteria, or may have been subsumed into another charity, or closeddown entirely.

Bankruptcy Fee charities - click this link for charities that specifically assist with Bankruptcy orDebt Relief Order (DRO) fees.

The application forms for these trust funds, usually need to be supported by a letter from, oradministered by, an objective third party "responsible person" such as a teacher, social worker,probation officer, hostel or prison staff member, worker for a registered charity, Citizens AdviceBureau adviser, etc., i.e. someone whose judgment and word they can trust, as they are often the targetof the unscrupulous who only want to rip them off for as much as they can get.

To ensure that you have the best chance of getting a grant, there are 2 examples (good and bad) offilled-in Anglian Water Assistance Fund (AWAF) application forms on the downloads page, whichyou can get to by pressing the Downloads above.

I would advise you to download and study these first, before you attempt to fill-in anyapplications, as these are from the administrator of the AWTF itself !!

When you fill-in application forms for ANY Trust Fund, the rules are pretty much the same for formfilling and what to attach to your application. You generally need an up-to-date full bank statementwhich shows what welfare benefits you are receiving and what you have in savings (generally -nothing in savings). If you are working, then you'll need to send copies of your last months pay-slips toshow how much you are earning. Additionally, they usually want you to attach 3 quotes for each itemyou want i.e. if you want a fridge, cooker, and washing machine, then go to your local stores (Comet,Dixons, Argos, whoever) and get the prices for a model that suits your situation, but don't go forexpensive models, as you'll just get no grant at all. The main pages on the AWTF are 8 + 9 and theIncome / Expenditure (I/E). You can attach a copy of the financial statement that you can downloadfrom the Downloads mentioned above (filled-in of course).

Some will only accept an application from one of these third parties, and won't send the grant to youdirectly, but will send it to the "responsible person" to administer on your behalf. Applications for suchgrants must generally be made by someone who knows the applicant in a professional capacity such asa social worker, health visitor or by a voluntary agency such as Citizens Advice or similar.



grants of up to 5,000 per person (or a goup of you) to fund a project that willassist your community and from which you will learn something. It is athttp://www.unltd.org.uk - take a look at the Level 1 awards and do a search in theDirectory page to see what type of projects have been funded, and see if therewas a project on a subject that interests you that was funded. YOU DO NOTNEED TO BE A REGISTERED CHARITY TO GET FUNDING FROM THISORGANISATION.

Essentially, all you need to do is make a list of all the hardware, software,services, etc that you will need to run your own project, and put the costs next toeach item. Then write a proposal (a single sheet of A4 will suffice) outlining whatgroup of people you want to help, what type of help you want to give them (i.e. Iwant to help local teenages who are at risk of being drawn into crime and/or drugs by gettingthem into producing music / art / whatever which will direct their creative talents therebyfacilitating a constructive and creative use of their spare time which could otherwise beturned to crime and/or the use of drugs to escape the local druggery).This website wasfunded by a similar trust fund.

For some more in-depth material to assist you in what these grants are all aboutand tips on how to build a proposal to apply for a grant, take a look at some ofthe resources here

Grants Manager,Fenton Trust and various others -Family Action Central Office501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London E8 4AU Tel: 0207 254 6251 Monday and Wednesday ONLY between 10am -12noon and 2pm - 4pm; Fax: 020 7249 5443; Email: http://www.family-action.org.uk/contactus.aspx?id=130web site: http://www.family-action.org.uk/

Family Action Northern Office184 Lightbowne RoadMostonManchester, M40 5EETel: 0161 684 2180

Grant size is in the region of 500 on average, but depending on the circumstances, can bea lot more, (i.e. several K).These are one of the very best trusts to get funds from, mainly (but not only) for anyeducation or training needed, as they administer a lot of (40 or so) small trust funds fromwhich they draw small sums to make up what you need.

FWA's priority (but not only) areas for funding are currently:

Mental Health: Support to improve the quality of life and reduce isolation for families orindividuals (over the age of 18) with mental health problems. Please note supportingevidence of the mental health problem will be required from a suitable medicalprofessional.Domestic violence: Support for those leaving a violent relationship to help rebuild their



lives.Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Support available to promote the stability of families andintegration into life in the UK.Older People: Support to promote independence, improve the quality of life and reduceisolation for those aged 60 and over.Young People (aged 19 to 25): Support for vulnerable young people to help to establish astable and independent life.Lone Parents:

Support to assist lone parents in need with the cost of children's school uniformsand school trips. (Please note that grants are also available, to a maximum of200),Support for lone parents with the additional cost of their own education, such asbooks, equipment, travel and childcare - All applications for this purpose should bemade via the Educational Grants Advisory Service.

Holidays for Women living in Greater London: Support to provide recuperativeholidays for women who are resident in greater London. Download Women's Holidayfund applcaition form.Sickness/Disability: Support available for medical treatment (particularly specialtreatment), services, facilities or equipment for those who are sick or physically disabled.

Initial applications for welfare grants (as above) must be made by a responsible person usingFWA's general Grant Application Form. For a copy of the Grant application Form click here.Please note that the information requested must be provided on the form; appendeddocumentation will not be accepted.

They cannot help / Funds are not available for:

Council tax arrearsDebts (except utility bills)FinesFuneral expenses (including associated expenses, such as headstones)Gifts (such as toys for birthdays, Christmas or other festivals)Items already covered by statutory fundingPrivate school feesRent arrearsRepayment of Social Fund or other loans

The application processApplications for welfare grants must be made by a responsible person.

Administrator,VRF (Vicars Relief Fund), St. Martins-in-the-Fields,6, St. Martins Place,London, WC2N-2JJTel: 020 7766 1125 (Charities manager direct line)Fax: 020 7389 0773mailto:[email protected] site: http://www2.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/page/care/fund.html Many people who are subsisting on benefits have no savings or no one to help them whensomething goes wrong, such as their washing machine breaking down or spending time inhospital with a sick child. Likewise, when things go right and people have been able to turn their



lives around, like getting a flat after being homeless or breaking an addiction, few have theresources to buy a bed, a cooker or some clothes. The Vicar's Relief Fund helps to meet needslike these by making small grants. The Fund helps those in the greatest of need, regardless ofwho they are, where they live in the UK, their origins, legal status or belief. The VRF makes grants to 'those who are in need or suffering hardship'. Hardship for one personor family may not be the same for another, so they attempt to be flexible in their approach.Although it is impossible to define a 'typical' grant, their aim is to help provide the recipientwith ordinary necessities many people take for granted. They respond to requests for itemssuch as beds and bedding, clothing, domestic appliances, furniture, equipment for babiesand toddlers, and arrears on rent, council tax or utility bills. The grants they are able to make are not for luxuries, nor are they meant to simply makepeople's lives easier (though that happens as a result). Grants are relatively small (on averageabout 150). Just as important as providing help is how quickly help can be given. Theyrecognise that people in need are in need now : 7 out of 10 grants are sent within 3 days ofreceiving the request. VRF make grants to more than half of the requests received that meettheir criteria.

They don't usually make grants to individuals applying on their own behalf. As a small charitywith limited resources, they rely on professionals like the ones listed below to assess theirclient's needs and, where appropriate, make an application on behalf of their client.

social workerssupport workers in housing associations, hostels, refuges, SureStarts and family centreskey workers in rehabilitation centresCAB advisorsprobation officersCPNs, health visitors and other health professionalsclergy, prison and hospital chaplainsand staff in other voluntary organisations and caring agencies.

They don't normally make more than one grant per person or family in any twelve-monthperiod. Although the VRF is a small charity, it has a national reach, so they don't want toconcentrate limited resources in one area of the country or a single organisation. Please do notsend in more than one request at a time: it is best to make an application to the VRF when thereis a pressing need rather than for routine applications. VRF is very heavily over-subscribed. Individuals cannot apply on their ownbehalf, or request application forms for their support workers or advisors to fillout for them. ONLY CASEWORKERS FROM AN ORGANISATION APPLYING ONYOUR BEHALF CAN APPLY FOR APPLICATION FORM AND APPLY ON YOURBEHALF (such as a CAB or other advice organisation caseworker / adviser,social worker, etc)

R.L. Glasspool Charitable Trust,Administrator, 2nd Floor, Saxon House, 182 Hoe Street , Walthamstow, London E17 4QH Tel: 020 8520 4354 Fax: 020 8509 8550Web: http://www.glasspool.org.uk/

Aims: The relief of the poor, sick and necessitous regardless of background, at the complete



discretion of the Trustees 300-500 on average, but can occasionally be a lot more, depending on needs.For people on a low income, to buy basic household goods, clothing, items to make life easier inthe home, etc. this charity has a special deal with Comet and other warehouses, so theywon't send a cheque, but will instead have the "white goods" sent directly to the home ofthe recipient, i.e. cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, sofa, beds, etc. You cannotchoose a specific model, as the ones supplied are basic models.Applications should include the individuals:

full name, age and address of members of the household;a breakdown of household income and expenditure, including any disability benefits andany debts (you can use this Income/Expenditure calculator / financial statement -however, I would advise you to download and first watch the video tutorial of filling in afinancial statement which are on the downloads page )information on family circumstances;detail of the need being requested, for example, cooker, washing machine, fridge/freezer,etc.;requests for holiday grants should provide an outline of the proposed holiday, includingdate, type, location, duration and a breakdown of costs;details of other funding sources approached and other requests.

Take a look at their website which specifies what they will and will not fund. The cheque sent,is never sent to the recipient directly, but to some other "responsible" person to administer itsspending.The Glasspool Trust do not accept applications directly from individual members ofthe public. Only organisations that meet their criteria are eligible to apply (seehttp://glasspool.org.uk/who-can-apply/)

Charis GrantsPO Box 42PeterboroughPE3 8XHTel: 01733 421021Fax : 01733 421020Email: [email protected] sites: You can download the application forms from each of these sites and see additionalinfo Anglian Water Assistance Fund British Gas Energy TrustNpower Energy TrustEDF Energy Trust Fund Three Valleys

You may also be eligible for help from either of the following Trust Funds administered byCharis. All five Trusts operate within a shared scheme with a common application form andassessment process. So it is possible to arrange for water, sewerage and / or energy debts to becleared at the same time :--

The Anglian Water Assistance Fund- you must have your sole or main home within theAnglian Water or Hartlepool Water regions, i.e. homes where water is supplied by eitherAnglian Water or Hartlepool Water.

Three Valleys is a Trust Fund which helps their water customers by giving grants to clearwater arrears, or help with other essential household bills or costs



British Gas Energy Trust - Scottish Gas Energy Trust - EDF Energy Trust - NpowerEnergy Trust - are all national Trust Funds which helps only current domestic customers bygiving grants to reduce or clear arrears of gas or electricity debts - or help with other essentialhousehold bills or costs ( called "Further Assistance Payments" - however it needs to be a verygood case). Any domestic customer can apply to these Energy Trust Funds which are aimedprimarily at clearing energy debt but in exceptional circumstances can help with other bills andcosts. The Trusts can help people by giving grants to :--

1. Reduce or clear some forms of debt, bankruptcy fees;2. Help with other essential domestic bills and costs, e.g. bed, cooker, washing machine,

fridge, etc.(you can apply for help with these even if you don't apply for help with yourGas / Electricity charges, so long as you are an EDF customer )

The Trusts cannot give you a loan or give you help with bills you have already paid or items youhave already bought. In addition the Trusts cannot help you with the following :--

1. Fines for criminal offences2. Educational or training needs3. Debts to central Government (tax or National Insurance)4. Medical equipment, aids and adaptations5. Holidays6. Business debts7. Catalogues, credit cards or personal loans8. Overpayment of benefits9. Deposits to secure accommodation

By signing the Anglian Water Assistance Fund (AWAF) application form you give yourconsent to be considered for assistance from any of the trust funds administered by Charis.

See also the example copies of filled-in good and filled-in bad application forms, which shouldguide you through making an application with a better chance of success. These examples arealso good for giving you an idea of how to fill in application forms for other Trust Funds /Charities, as these forms are exactly the same forms (except for the front page titles, more orless) as used by the British Gas Energy Trust, the EDF Energy Trust, the Npower Energy Trrust.as well as a few other water companies.

Rowland Hill Fund for ex-postal workers Royal Mail 5 Almeida Street London N1 1AA Telephone: 0800 232 1762Web : http://www.rowlandhillfund.orgEmail : [email protected]

Do You Need Help or Advice? If you need financial help or support call their Helpine on 0800 6 888 777 (option 4)FREE PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE - AVAILABLE 24/7

Can you apply for help? YES, if you have worked for, or are currently working for:



Royal Mail (RM) Post Office Ltd Parcelforce Worldwide Romec

Eligibility CriteriaWorking - you must have completed 6 months service, either full or part time.(They are not able to help casual workers).retired - you will need to be in receipt of a Royal Mail Pension.

No longer work for Royal Mail and under retirement age - but will get an RM pension when youdo.

If none of the above apply, you must be able to prove that you were employed by RMG.

Savings less than 12,000.What Happens When You Ring 0800 6 888 777 (option 4)?You will be in contact with a trained adviser who will arrange for a telephone interview, lastingabout 40 minutes. You will be asked about :--

What you are applying forDetails of income, expenditure and any savingsDocumentary evidence that supports your application, including recent bank statements,details of your Royal Mail service, medical evidence and cost estimates, if appropriate.The advisors then prepare a report detailing your position and, with your agreement, theythen forward the report to the Fund for consideration by Trustees.

Help they offer - the Scope of their Assistance

The Fund's principal objective is to alleviate financial distress, and there are no hard and fastrules defining the amount of assistance that may be offered. The requirements of each caseare considered in the light of individual circumstances. People may qualify for assistancewhether or not they are eligible for State Benefits. However, most of our beneficiaries havelimited means, although we would expect that all statutory entitlements are being received byindividuals prior to seeking additional support from the Fund. Generally, assistance will be inthe form of a non-repayable one-off grant. Regular help may be available in the form of amonthly grant but such grants are dependent upon net income levels.

Eligibility

In order to gain assistance from the fund you must meet the applicable below criteria :--

If you are employed by Royal Mail, Post Office Ltd, Parcelforce Worldwide or GeneralLogistics you will need to have completed 6 months service, either on a part time or fulltime basis, before being eligible for help from the Fund. We are not able to help casualworkers.If you are retired you need to be in receipt of an occupational pension, either in your ownright or as a widow/widower.If you left the organisation before retirement age you must be a deferred pensioner to beeligible for help. That is you remain a member of the pension plan, and will receive apension on reaching retirement age.They are also able to help direct dependants of the above.



Advice and Support

We work very closely with Royal Mail Groupsadviceline, HELP, who can provide advice in anumber of areas, not just financial advice. For example they are able to provide advice onbenefit entitlement.

HELP is a completely independent andconfidential service and is available to serving andretired staff. They act as our caseworkers and are the contact point for both staff and pensioners.

If you are in need of financial support and think you might be eligible for assistance fromthe Fund then please contact HELP on 0800 6 888 777.

If you know of a work colleague or Royal Mail Group pensioner who you think may be in needof financial support, do let them know about the Fund and how we can help those in times ofneed.

The Secretary,SVP (The St Vincent de Paul Society)5th Floor,291-299, Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JG Tel: 020 7407 4644Fax: 020 7407 4634Email: [email protected] or [email protected] web site: http://svp.org.uk/content/who.php Anyone in need in England and Wales. Grants are only offered following a visit from a memberof the society. Small one-off grants towards food, clothing, fuel bills or small holiday grants,dependent on local assessment and availability of funds. This can be used for food, clothing,essential items, etc., but not for education. Prison visits take place in some areas.Mrs M.E.Yeats,

J.M. Kinder, Trustee,Eric Evans Trust,55, Thornhill Square,London, N1-1BETel: 0207-607-4517 750The recipient must live in London or East Anglia, for educational / training grants which mustbe linked to sports in some way. Applications are considered every 3 months.

Jayne Buchman,Rivendell Trust,PO Box 19375,London, W4-2GHTel: 0208-994-9809 1KPreference is given to prisoners and ex-prisoners and the disabled- but you CAN'T pay ANYcourse fees with this grant, but you can apply for one for books, videos, essential equipment or



specialist clothing, tools, travel costs, etc.. The trust also aims to support individuals who aremusically gifted but need financial help

Mrs R. Fellows, Secretary,Gane Trust,6, Sabrina Way,Stoke Bishop,Bristol, BS9-1STTel: 0117-968-4266 500For crafts, social welfare, and architecture / design courses, or activities. A letter to above, alongwith a CV, details of the course or activity you want them to fund, and the financial reasons forthe application.

Charities Officer,Skinners Company Charities,Skinners Hall8, Dowgate Hill,London, EC3P-2SPTel: 0207 213 0562http://www.skinnershall.co.uk/charities.htmThese charities consist of a number of small trusts, each of which has different eligibilitycriteria. In general the trusts support the needs of single, older women. Applicants should be inreceipt of a state pension or be an adult with a disability and receiving relevant benefits. One ofthe smaller trusts supports male applicants, although very little funds are available from thissource.Lawrence Atwell's charity - to assist people aged 16-26 with grants of 200 to 1,500 forvocational training The charities welcome initial discussions about whether an approach shouldbe made.Click for more info on Lawrence Atwell's charityfrequently asked questionsonline eligibility quiz

Mrs Lynn Nenn, Salvation Army,101, Newington Causeway,London, SE1-6BN,Tel: 0207-367-4783Fax: 020 7367 4654web site: http://www.salvationarmy.org.ukOnly prisoners serving time or shortly after discharge, can get up to 500 for education ortraining courses. But you can also apply for additional grants for clothing for home leaves, suitsfor job interviews, work clothing and tools, etc. All grants are one-off, in the form of specificpractical assistance such as for needs in the home, or to get, or do, work. Applications: In writing to the divisional director for business administration at the nearestregional office.

J.G. Wyatt, Secretary,Southdown Trust,Hillbarn Cottage,10, Nepcote,



Findon,West Sussex, BN14-0SN 500

The charity is not currently accepting applications.For any good enterprise, i.e. any individual enterprise, especially if it is something to help otherpeople (where it will get special consideration). This can be used for such things as course ortraining fees, books, clothing, living expenses, equipment. Send a nice letter with FULL detailsof what you want the money for, and a CV.

Mrs E. Heinink, Trustee,Tim Rice Trust,31, The Terrace,Barnes,London, SW13-0NRTel: 0208-878-7950 1KFor anyone in need, for educational purposes, such as training or course fees, equipment, etc.

Tony Baylies, Secretary,William Johnston Trust Fund, .Rathbones,Port of Liverpool Building,Liverpool, L3 1NW Tel: 0151 236 6666

This is for anyone in any kind of "need", but not for educational purposes. Preference is given tothe elderly. Application by hand written letter only. Recurrent grants of 650 - 4,000. One-off grants for such things as TV licences and birthdays can also be given

Mr P.D. Godfrey,Podde Trust,68, Green Lane,Hucclecote,Gloucester, GL3-3QXTel: 0145-261-3563 300-500Individuals in need involved in Christian work in the UK and overseas can apply. Send a niceletter with full details of what you want the money for. The trust states that it has very limitedresources, and what it does have is mostly already committed. Requests from new applicantstherefore have very little chance of success.

Willie Docherty, Chief Executive,Royal Scottish Corporation,37, King St.,Covent Garden,London, WC2E-8JSTel: 0207-240-3718 Fax: 020 7497 0184;mailto:[email protected] site: http://www.royalscottishcorporation.org.uk



1KMust be Scottish born and living within 35 miles of Charing Cross, London. The trust givesweekly allowances to older people and one-off grants for essential household items and fortraining needs. Applications: On a form available from the corporation by posting (with SAE), or e-mailing /phoning with your contact details including your phone number and place of birth

Director of casework,Elizabeth Finn Trust,D.G.A.A., 1 Derry St.,London, W8-5HYTel: 0207 396 6700 Fax 0207 396 6739 Also on Free Tel: 0800 413 220.Web site: http://www.elizabethfinncare.org.uk/ 1.2K

Elizabeth Finn Care helps people in need whose former careers have been interrupted or endedthrough physical or mental problems, loss of work and family breakdown or those struggling onlow income in retirement. They can help the person who applies to them, their partner or theirchildren.

They can give grants to those whose former jobs required training that equates to NVQ Level 4and above. For those people who were working before these qualifications existed there isa wide range of occupations they have identified which qualify for their support. They helpANYONE who is professional or similar by birth, marriage or way of life and either Britishand Irish nationality, any age, anywhere, any religious denomination,The grant can be used for household items to make life easier in the home, etc. This one is goodfor furniture and household items on release. It can't be used for any type of medical oreducational expenses. Other possibilities include :--

TV licence and rental/purchaseTelephone grantsCar expensesHome help costsGardenerOne-off gifts, e.g. for glasses, dental treatment, holidays, household equipment, alarmsystems.All beneficiaries receive a gift for their birthday and at Christmas.Guide to GrantsGrant enquiry form

Louise PooleyGrants AdministratorThomas Wall Trust,Skinners' Hall8 Dowgate HillLondon EC4R 2SPemail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.thomaswalltrust.org.ukDirections to individual applicants for grants or loansGuidelines on awards for individuals



1000The Thomas Wall Trust welcomes applications from UK nationals only, particularly those who,through adverse or unexpected circumstances, have financial difficulties but who wish to pursuevocational courses or courses concerned with social welfare which will subsequently lead topaid employment., but they prefer this to be a supplement to other sponsorship (i.e. someoneelse on the bandwagon first with an offer of other money to pay for part of your course, orwhatever you're after). The Trustees require the submission of an online application form completed in full. They nolonger accept postal applications and the application form is not available to download. TheTrust opens at the beginning of the year to consider courses beginning in September of that year.

A.C. Robinson, Secretary,Sir John Sumners Trust,8th Floor, Union Chambers,63, Temple Row,Birmingham, B2-5LT One-off grants ranging between 30 and 100 for "essentials". The trust will sometimes give anamount towards larger requests if other charities make up the rest. These will also pay youreducation and or training fees if someone else will pay part of it, such as the one above.Application forms from above.

Andrew Ingrey-Senn, Trustee,Sure Foundation,Hobbs Green Farm,Odell,Bedfordshire, MK43-7AB For a fresh start in employment for people such as ex-offenders . This is for anyone to getwhatever they need to help them out. Education or training - anything goes. But they are a verysmall charity with very limited funds. This is a Christian organisation, so they prefer to giveto people of a like mind.

Trevor. Last,The Ogilvie Charities,The Gate House,9, Burkitt Road,Woodbridge,Suffolk, IP12-4JJTel: 01394 388 746 mailto:[email protected] 250Mainly (but not only) people who are, or have been, teachers or governesses in England andWales. No education or training grants. Its only for the purchase of items, services, or anythingelse where there is no official source of help available. Preference is given to those living inSuffolk. The referring agency / responsible person may telephone the trust if there are doubtsabout their client's eligibility. Applications can be considered at any time.

Mrs D. Jenkins, Trustee,Michael + Shirley Hunt Trust,Ansty HouseHenfield RoadSmall DoleWest SussexBN5 9XH



Tel: 01903 817116 Fax: 01903 879995 10KRelatives and dependants of prisoners, such as their spouses and children. Grants have beengiven, for example, towards helping a prisoner with disabilities gain work experience, and tohelp a prisoner buy essentials for her baby. Education, training fees, etc., whatever. This is avery flexible charity so can be approached for money for other causes.

The Charity Co-ordinator,Royal London Society6 Third Avenue,London.W3 7RT Tel: 020 8749 1199Email: [email protected]: http://www.royallondonsociety.org.uk

1000Royal London Society is one of Britains oldest charities seeking to assist in the rehabilitation ofoffenders and the reintegration into the community of those serving custodial sentences or understatutory supervision. The Society seeks to help families and dependents of those who havecommitted offences and those who might possibly commit offences because of their particularcircumstances.Furthermore, the Society seeks to reduce re-offending by providing training andeducation so that ex-offenders may have a realistic opportunity of obtaining sustainableemployment following completion of their sentence. Funding is also provided in such a way asto restore and enhance dignity, self-belief and confidence aiming to enhance the prospects forex-offenders to contribute to the welfare of the community rather than be a burden on it. TheSociety funds a number of practical projects with this objective.

Who does Royal London Society support? Grants for long term and life sentence prisonerstowards cell hobbies or similar activities that it is confirmed are important in sustaining themthrough their sentenceWhat does Royal London Society Support? Offenders /ex-offenders can apply for a grant tobe used for training that will significantly increase their employment opportunitiesWhat does Royal London Society NOT support? Computers/laptops, fees for OpenUniversity Courses, text books, travel, personal clothing or furniture of any kind. The Societywill not provide grants for the repayment of debts including student loans.How to apply: Applicants are invited to write to the Co-ordinator of the Royal London Societyin the Grant Application FormsIn a request for funding, full details must be provided, together with a breakdown of the costsfrom the Training Provider. Included in the application must be a letter of confirmation from theTraining Provider, demonstrating the Providers willingness to accept the candidate for therelevant course. It should be noted that all completed application forms be accompanied byletter of Reference, ideally from the prisoners Wing Senior Officer or Personal Officer or therelevant Probation Officer.

Mrs P. M. Blamey, The Charities admin,Fishmongers Company's Trust,Fishmongers Hall,London Bridge,London, EC4R-9ELTel: 0207-626-3531 7 -10K maximum, usually in the 1-2K range,Can be for any type of training course or education fees, especially for the disabled, but only for



people up to 19 years of age. App's are considered in April, September, October, and answersgiven the following months. No grants for further or higher education.

John DowlingThe AdministratorLaura Ashley Foundation,3, Cromwell Place,London, WC7-2JETel: 0207-581-4662Web site: http://www.laf.uk.net/guidelines.htm 2KFellowship Awards are aimed at encouraging individuals with truly innovative and workableideas in fields as diverse as music and design, engineering and physics to bring those ideas tofruition. The Awards are made either under the heading of Science or the Arts.

Due to the timings of the Trustee meetings, please note that it may take 3 to 4 months for you toreceive an answer from us.

If you have any queries or require further information please telephone the Administrator.Applicants are actively encouraged to do so before submitting an application.

Mrs Susan LenihanThe Vegetarian Charity56 Parliament StreetChippenhamWiltshireSN14 0DETel: 01249 443521

Give up to 1K, for :--

1. To relieve poverty and sickness amongst children and young persons up to and includingthe age of 25 who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress and who are vegetarianor vegan.

2. To educate children and young people up to and including the age of 25 years in theprinciples of vegetarianism.

This is mainly for the under 21's, but can be used for anything to do with vegetarianism, such asdiet supplements and food alternatives.

Mrs Richard Saunders, Chair,Sheriff's and Recorders Fund,C/O Central Criminal Court,Old Bailey,London, EC4M-7EHTel: 0207-248-3277 4KFor prisoners on discharge or for the families of prisoners whilst they're still inside - for suchthings as household items (furniture, cookers, fridges, pots and pans, etc.) clothing, educationalcourse fees and equipment or books, videos, etc. Application forms are needed (send an A4SAE) from the above address. They give only to those with a Greater London "area" home



address.

The Trustees,Patricia and Donald Shepherd Trust,PO Box 10,York, YO10-4XU 1KMust "usually" have a Scots or North English home address, and preference is given to "young"people who still live in the north of England or Scotland.

R.J. Percival, Assistant clerk,William Kendalls Charity,Wax Chandlers Hall,Gresham St.,London, EC2V-7ADTel: 0207-606-3591 Fax 020 7600 54625K You need a London area home address.This is for education and / or training fees and associated costs, and for "RELIEF-IN-NEED"; inother words, to help you out if you're in "serious" need of something

Mr Neil Macleod, Secretary,A.B. Trust,80 Gordon RoadLondonW5 2ARTel: 0208 998 933710kThis one gives, to promote cause of human dignity. These will not give any money directly to anindividual, but will give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of theindividual.

Suzanne Hunt, Administrator,Ajahma Trust,275 Dover House RoadLondonSW15 5BPTel: 0208 788 5388 25KFor any compelling "social need", health, development (education, or cultural) advocacy,human rights, disability, etc. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but willgive it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual.

Richard Stilgoe,Alchemy Foundation,Treveleux Manor,Limpsfield Chart,Oxted,Surrey, RH8-0TL 100KThis will give to individuals, for such things as "individual enterprise", social welfare, penalreform, medical aid, disability, etc. These will not give any money directly to an individual, butwill give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual.



David Jessett,Ashby Trust,2 Church LaneBarfordWarwickCV35 8ESTel: 01926 624238 50KMature students ineligible for state support, young entrepreneurs starting up a business. It can befor education, training, whatever. However, I couldn't find much information to update this one,so its criteria may have changed.

Miss C. S. Gray, Secretary,Ashworth Trust,Foot, Anstey, Sargent4-6 Barnfield CrescentExeterEX1 1RFTel: 01392 411221Fax: 01392 685220 10KThis one gives grants for "General charitable purposes". So any well written application lettershould do the trick. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but may give it toany other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual.

R.A. Brooker,Chownes Foundation,The Courtyard, Beeding Court,Steyning,West Sussex, BN44-3TNTel: 0190-381-6699 6KFor training for "personal development", penal reform, relief of poverty, etc. These will not giveany money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registered charity to administeron behalf of the individual.

The Irish Youth Foundation (UK) formally incorporated The Lawlor Foundation on 30 June2005. This trust fund no longer gives grants to individuals.

Jennifer Jane Wheatley,Radley Trust,12, Jesus Lane,Cambridge, CB5-8BA

It's not clear whether this charity will give to any money directly to an individual, but if they do,its safe to say that they will prefer to give it to a registered charity to administer on behalf of theindividual. They give for :--

Education/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessRelief of PovertyEnvironment/Conservation/Heritage



G C McAllister,Scottish Artists Benevolent Association,2nd Floor,5, Oswald St.,Glasgow, G1-4QRTel: 0141 248 7411 Fax: 0141 221 0417 5K Scot's only

Scottish artists or their dependants in need, not necessarily living in Scotland. Regular or one-off grants according to need, single payments can also be made to cover emergency situations.Grants are mainly given to people who are older or in ill health.

Applications forms from the charity. They should be returned directly by you for considerationin March or October, or at any time in emergencies.

Secretary to the trustees,Frank Chase Trust,Kelly's Secretariat,Washington House,PO Box 112,Reigate,Surrey, RH2-9LTTel: 01737 244502For education and training costs of the unemployed, or for the relief of poverty. Not sure if thisone is still operating as there is little info available on it. It might be wise to give them atelephone call first.

Philip Roderick Denman, Secretary to,The Late Baron F.A. D'Erlanger's Trust,36 Upper Cheyne Row, London, SW3 5JJ Tel: 020 7823 3432 People in need, including the elderly, infirm or children. Preference is given to the disabled.100-300 - not for debts, student grants or holidays. These will sometimes (but rarely) give anymoney directly to an individual, but will give it to a registered charity to administer on behalf ofthe individual such as a CAB, Social worker, or other welfare worker/agency.

The Treasurer,Henry Smith Charity,5, Chancery Lane,Cliffords Inn,London, EC4A-1BUTel: 0207-242-1212 500K gives for any type of employment training.These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other"responsible person" such as a registered charity representative, to administer on behalf of theindividual.

Grants administrator,



The Tudor Trust,7, Ladbroke Grove,London, W11-3BDTel: 0207-727-8522 800K.These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other"responsible person" such as a registered charity representative, to administer on behalf of theindividual.

The Clerk,Goldsmiths Companies Charities,Goldsmiths Hall,Foster Lane,Cheapside,London, EC2V-6BNTel: 0207-606-7010 160K.These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registeredcharity to administer on behalf of the individual.

Administrator,Paul Hamlyn Foundation,18, Queen Anne's Gate,London, SW1H-9AATel: 0207-222-0601 250K.These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registeredcharity to administer on behalf of the individual.

Lawrence S. Fenton, FCA,Milly Apthorp Trust,c/o Stoy, Hayward,8, Baker St.,London, W1M-1DA 25K.These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registeredcharity to administer on behalf of the individual.

Mrs P. Fawcitt, Secretary,Sir Halley Stewart Trust,88, Long Lane,Willingham,Cambridge, CB4-5LDTel: 0195-426-0707 66KThese will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registeredcharity to administer on behalf of the individual.

Carlton Younger, Trustee,Swan Mountain Trust,34, North End Road,London, W.14 - 0.S.H. These give directly to individuals, for any training or educational pursuit. Prisoners and ex-offenders are welcome. Grants can be up to 1K



Mrs Barbara Anderson, secretary,The Cross Trust,P.O. Box 17,25, South Melville Street,Perth,Scotland, P.H.1 - 5.E.STel: 01738-620-451. 3.5KThis one only gives to individuals who are of Scottish birth or have a Scots parent. But they dogive up to 3.5K for educational or training purposes, mainly for study trips abroad.

The secretary,Elsie Talbot Bridge Will Trust,11, St. George Place,Lord Street,Southport,Merseyside, P.R.9 - 0.A.L.These give for educational and training purposes, but I don't know what their average grant, ortheir limit is. They will only reply if you include an SAE, AND a sheet of paper to write thereply on.

E.E. Maule,Geoffrey Burton Trust,1, Gainsborough Rd.,Felixstowe,Suffolk, IP11-7HTTel: 0139-428-5537 20K SUFFOLK ONLY

Lisa Williams, Secretary,The Drapers Charitable Fund,Drapers Hall,Throgmorton Avenue,London, E.C.2.N - 2.D.Q up to 3KNeeds to be supported and administered by a "responsible person".

Liz Coombes,Mrs L.D.Ropes 3rd Charitable settlement,Crag Farm,Boyton,Woodbridge,Suffolk, IP12-3LH 1K for individuals - 100K for OrganisationThis is for education and / or training fees and associated costs, and for "RELIEF-IN-NEED", inother words, to help you out if you're in serious need. A well written application and an SAE forthe reply.

Hugh David, Secretary,Professional Classes Aid Council,



10, St. Christophers Place,London, W1M-6HY,Tel: 0207-935-0641 5K - The name says it all

Ann Creighton,Prisoners Education Trust,Argyll House,1A, All Saints Passage,London, SW18-1EPTel: 0208-870-3820 600

The Secretary,The Grut Charitable TrustPoole and Co. Solicitors, Mansion House, Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EPPeople in need, especially children. Grants can be up to 100 apply in writing, and supported bya recognised body/authority to

AH Corin, Company Secretary,Royal Eastern Counties Schools Ltd. Brook Farm,Wet Lane, Boxted, Essex, CO4 5TNPeople under 25 with special educational needs in East Anglia grants according to need applyvia application form or CAB/welfare agency

PC Jackson, ChairJay FoundationStanhill,North Hill,Little Balden, Essex CM3 4TDPeople up to 25 years old who are victims of abuse grants of 100-500. Apply in writing

TKH Robertson,Glebe Charitable TrustTweedie and Prideaux, PO Box 38078 Wimbledon DO, London SW19Young people who are disadvantaged/disabled amounts according to need. Not for highereducation fees. Applications via referral no unsolicited applications



Clerk to the Trustees,Housing the Homeless Central Fund2 Evershed House,Old Castle Street, London E1 7NU People who are homeless / with accommodation problems grants of 250-300Apply via social worker

J Sands,Society for the Assistance of Ladies living in Reduced CircumstancesLancaster House,25 Hornyold Road, Malvern,Worcestershire WR14 1QQBritish ladies living alone on a low income grants according to need apply in writing at any time

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