People who are registered blind or partially sighted and live in the borough of Gateshead.
Eligibility
People who are registered blind or partially sighted and live in the borough of Gateshead.
Exclusions
Grants are not given for debts of any kind, television or car licences, cars, holidays, funeral expenses or nursing or residential home fees.
Type of grants
One-off grants up to £500 towards household items such as cookers, fridges, washing machines, as well as furniture, computer equipment, educational expenses and any aids that will benefit people who are blind or partially sighted in their daily living.
Applications
All applications must be submitted via the Technical Officers for the Blind, employed in the social services department, on the form available. Applications are considered throughout the year. Re-application for grants is not allowed for two years once a grant has been awarded.
Grant provided by: The Gateshead Blind Trust Fund
Contact Details
Gateshead Council
Legal & Corporate Services
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead NE8 1HH
Telephone: 0191 433 3000