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Below are the results that best match your query. As every fund has a different purpose, please be sure to check eligibility criteria before making an enquiry.

Mrs S H Troughton Charitable Trust

People in need who receive a pension and live on the estates of Ardchatten in Argyll, and Blair Atholl.

Eligibility

People in need who receive a pension and live on the estates of Ardchatten in Argyll, and Blair Atholl.

Exclusions

Grants are not given to people whose income is £1,000 above their personal allowance for income tax.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants ranging from £400 to £600.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent at any time by the individual or via a third party such as a social worker or through an organisation such as a Citizens Advice or other welfare agency. Unsuccessful applications will not be acknowledged. The trust has stated that funds are fully committed until the end of 2014 and so they will not be in a position to consider any new applications until after this point.

Other information

The trust also makes grants to organisations.

Grant provided by: Mrs S H Troughton Charitable Trust

Contact Details
Pollen House
10–12 Cork Street
London W1S 3LW
Telephone: 020 7439 9061
Email: charity@mfs.co.uk

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Medical Service Ministries

'Committed Christians' of any nationality who wish to train in basic healthcare, or gain an additional medical qualification in order to help the group or community they are working with. Applicants must be sponsored by a recognised Christian soci

Eligibility

Christians of any nationality who wish to train in healthcare, or gain an additional medical qualification in order to help the group or community they are working with in a developing or marginalised country. Applicants must be sponsored by a recognised Christian society or community. The trust also asks that applicants be in full agreement with its 'Statement of Faith', which is available to view on the website.

Exclusions

No support for basic professional medical training, for example courses leading to qualification as a doctor, nurse, midwife, dentist, and so on, nor training for work which cannot be considered as involving 'hands on' contact with patients for example administrators or pharmacists.

Type of grants

Grants towards the costs of training.

Applications

On a form available from the trust. Applicants should read the guidelines and agree with the statement of faith before requesting an application form. Forms must be returned electronically wherever possible.

Other information

Training courses for groups may also be considered.

Grant provided by: Medical Service Ministries

Contact Details
PO Box 13
Newton Abbot TQ13 9WZ
Email: resources.msm@btopenworld.com
Website: www.preachandheal.org.uk

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Provincial Insurance Company Trust for Bolton

People who live in Bolton Metropolitan Borough.

Eligibility

People who live in Bolton Metropolitan Borough.

Exclusions

No grants to students or recent ex-students of Bolton School, building works, commercial ventures or for personal loans.

Type of grants

Grants are mainly one-off and are for between £100 and £1,000. Grants are not made for relief-in-need, but are given to individuals towards character development and 'helping others', for example, Operation Raleigh, Health Projects Abroad.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent. Applications are usually considered in March/April and September/October and should be submitted at least two to four weeks before those meetings.

Other information

The trust also makes grants to organisations.

Grant provided by: Provincial Insurance Company Trust for Bolton

Contact Details
Taylors Farm
Back Lane
Heath Charnock
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 9DN

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Simpson Trust

People in need who are in poor health and live in the burgh of Macduff.

Eligibility

Older people in need who are in poor health and live in the burgh of Macduff.

Type of grants

Annual payments of around £75 to £200, usually made in two instalments.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent. When there are vacancies on the list of annuitants, applications are invited through the local press.

Grant provided by: Simpson Trust

Contact Details
c/o Alexander George and Co Solicitors
25 High Street
Banff
AB45 1AN

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Scarr-Hall Memorial Trust

People in education in the UK.

Those who require a grant need to write to:Mrs Donna Thorley at the Trust, stating their individual circumstances, why they require a grant and how much they require.

Eligibility

People in education in the UK.

Type of grants

One-off grants according to need, usually in the range of £100 and £500.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent, including details on the individual circumstances, why the grant is required and how much is needed.

Grant provided by: Scarr-Hall Memorial Trust

Contact Details
Baker Tilley
Festival Way
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 5BB

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The Merlin Trust

UK and Irish nationals, aged between 20 and 35, who are horticulturists or botanists and wish to extend their knowledge of plants, gardens and gardening by travelling. Other nationalities are only eligible if they are studying full time at a UK ho

Eligibility

UK and Irish nationals, aged between 18 and 35, who are horticulturists or botanists or those in their first five years of a career in horticulture who wish to extend their knowledge of plants, gardens and gardening by travelling. Other nationalities are only eligible if they are studying full time at a UK horticultural establishment.

Exclusions

Grants are not given towards postgraduate study or to fund highly technical laboratory-based research.

Type of grants

Grants towards visiting gardens in different parts of the country or abroad, or travelling to see wild plants in their native habitats. Both long and short term projects are supported. Previous support has been awarded for an expedition to southern Chile to observe the range of beautiful plants, a trip to New York's community gardens and a visit to Peru in search of orchids.

Applications

Application forms are available to download from the website. The form should be completed and emailed to the secretary along with a one page description of your project and a CV. A signed copy of the form should also be posted to the secretary. The trust welcomes telephone enquiries.

Grant provided by: The Merlin Trust

Contact Details
Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew
Richmond,Surrey
TW9 3AB
Telephone: 020 8332 5585
Email: info@merlin-trust.org.uk
Website: www.merlin-trust.org.uk

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The Mathew Trust

Adults in need who live in the local government areas of the City of Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Fife.

Eligibility

Adults in need who live in the local government areas of the City of Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Fife.

Type of grants

One-off grants of up to £400 for study/travel abroad are given to college students, undergraduates, vocational students, mature students, people starting work, overseas students and people with special educational needs.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent. Applications can be submitted directly by the individual for consideration every two months.

Other information

Grants are also made to organisations.

Grant provided by: The Mathew Trust

Contact Details
Henderson Loggie
Chartered Accountants
Royal Exchange
Panmure Street
Dundee DD1 1DZ

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The McAlpine Educational Endowments Ltd

Schoolchildren aged 13 to 18 who are in need.

Eligibility

Schoolchildren aged 13 to 18 who are in need.

Exclusions

There are no grants for students at college or university, nor for people at specialist schools (such as ballet or music schools, or schools for children with learning difficulties).

Type of grants

Grants of up to £1,800 a year, mainly towards the cost of independent school fees for children of academic ability, sound character and leadership potential who, for reasons of financial hardship, would otherwise have to leave the school. Grants are paid each term while the child is at school (subject to an annual review) and are limited to children attending 10 schools selected by the trustees.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent. Applications must be submitted through one of the 10 schools where applicants are supported by the trust but, because of the long-term nature of the trust’s commitments, very few new grants can be considered each year. Applications are considered during the summer before the new academic year. A list of the schools involved is available from the correspondent.

Grant provided by: The McAlpine Educational Endowments Ltd

Contact Details
Eaton Court
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7TR

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The Manchester District Nursing Institution Fund

The fund is a registered charity which provides relief for people on low income who are sick, convalescent, or disabled by providing or paying for items or services which are calculated to alleviate suffering or assist in recovery.

Eligibility

People with health related needs in the cities of Manchester and Salford and the borough of Trafford.

Type of grants

One-off grants. It is important that the request is directly related to the health issue of the applicant and is not related to a general condition of poverty.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent which must be completed by a sponsor from a recognised social and/or health agency. Trustees meet monthly and the deadline for any meeting is the first Wednesday of the month.

Other information

Grants are also made to organisations.

Grant provided by: The Manchester District Nursing Institution Fund

Contact Details
Gaddum Centre
Gaddum House
6 Great Jackson Street
Manchester M15 4AX
Telephone: 0161 834 6069
Fax: 0161 839 8573
Website: www.gaddumcentre.co.uk

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The Manchester Jewish Federation

Jewish people in need who live in Greater Manchester including Bury, Salford, South Manchester and North Manchester.

Eligibility

Jewish people in need who live in Greater Manchester.

Type of grants

Small grants of up to £100 to people on low income or one-off help with utility bills, childcare support, respite care, essential household items and the additional food costs of Passover and other religious festivals. The federation also provides help for children’s holidays and playschemes and help to re-establish within the community i.e. removal.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent, submitted directly by the individual or, with the applicant’s permission, through a social worker, Citizens Advice, other welfare agency or other third party. Applications are considered throughout the year. A referral and advice officer is available each day from 9.30 to 12.30 to discuss requests for financial assistance (call 0161 795 0024 for North Manchester or 0161 941 4442 for South Manchester).

Other information

Other services are also provided, including a full social work service, a centre for people with mental health needs, respite support for parents of children with special needs, a carer’s helpline, a luncheon club, a toy library and other help for people who are isolated or housebound.

Grant provided by: The Manchester Jewish Federation

 

Contact Details
12 Holland Road
Manchester M8 4NP
Telephone: 0161 795 0024
Fax: 0161 795 3688
Email: info@thefed.org.uk
Website: www.thefed.org.uk

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