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The Grateful Society

Ladies over 50 who have lived in Bristol and the surrounding area for at least 10 years and would benefit from financial assistance in order to pursue an independent life in their own home.

Eligibility

Ladies over 50 who have lived in Bristol and the surrounding area for at least 10 years and would benefit from financial assistance, typically to pursue an independent life in their own home.

Grants may occasionally be given to men in reduced circumstances.

Type of grants

Regular allowances of £100 to £200 a year. One-off grants can be paid towards, for example, electrical goods, clothing, household bills, food, holidays, travel expenses, heating repairs, medical equipment, furniture and disability equipment.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent: to be submitted directly by the individual or through a third party.

Other information

Grants may also be made to organisations with similar aims (£12,000 in 2011).

Grant provided by: The Grateful Society

Contact Details
17 St Augustines Parade
Bristol
BS1 4UL
Telephone: 0117 929 1929
Fax: 0117 925 3824
Email: g-s.moody@btconnect.com
Website: gratefulsociety.org

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The I W Griffiths Trust

People who are, or have been, engaged in Christian mission and are in need.

Eligibility

People who are, or have been, engaged in Christian mission and are in need.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants according to need.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent.

Grant provided by: The I W Griffiths Trust

 

Contact Details
19 Chester Square
London
SW1W 9HS
Telephone: 020 7774 4015

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The Savoy Educational Trust

People entering or working in the hospitality industry throughout the UK. People starting work, further and higher education students, mature students and postgraduates can be supported.

Eligibility

Individuals undertaking a hospitality related course and those training for management within the hospitality industry.

Type of grants

Individuals can receive up to £500 for uniforms or other school clothing, books, equipment, instruments, fees, educational outings in the UK and study or travel abroad.

There is also a scholarship scheme run in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Innholders which gives around £3,000 per scholarship towards training for management in the hospitality sector.

Applications

Initially in writing to the correspondent, who will then provide a form if the applicant is eligible. Meetings of the trustees are held in March, July, September and December, and applications can be submitted directly by the individual or through a third party such as the individual’s school, college or educational welfare agency throughout the year.

Other information

Regular grants are made to educational institutions and associations connected with the hospitality industry.

Grant provided by: The Savoy Educational Trust

Contact Details
Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3BH
Telephone: 020 7269 9692
Email: info@savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk

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The Studley College Trust

Those who are training for a career in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and allied land-based industries whose progress is barred by insufficient financial resources. Applicants should be British nationals aged 17 to 30, with priority being giv

Eligibility

British nationals aged 17 to 30 training at a public sector institution for a career in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and allied land-based industries whose progress is barred by insufficient financial resources. Pre-course practical experience is regarded as essential and students on industrial placements lasting over 6 weeks are not supported.

Courses in the following areas are supported: agriculture; horticulture; forestry; fish farming; agri-food technology; agricultural or horticultural marketing; arboriculture and agricultural engineering.

Exclusions

No grants are available for hire purchase payments, support for dependants or long term housing costs.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants towards fees, books, travel, clothing, equipment, accommodation and living expenses. Grants can be for up to £2,000 according to circumstances. There is also an emergency fund to help eligible students for whom changed circumstances and a financial crisis threatens their continued studies.

Applications

People at certain land-based colleges should apply through their institution (a list of these colleges is available on the website). In other cases application forms can be requested via the website or the correspondent. The trustees consider applications in May, July and September submitted by the 1st of the previous month.

Grant provided by: The Studley College Trust

Contact Details
Hill View
Chapel Lane
Ratley
Banbury OX15 6DS
Telephone: 01295 670397
Email: z4b10r@btinternet.com
Website: www.studleytrust.co.uk

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The Royal Horticultural Society

People who have an interest in horticulture. 'Priority will be given to professional and student gardeners, but applications are invited from serious amateur gardeners, botanists and related professions and institutions'.

Eligibility

Priority is given to professional horticulturists and student gardeners, but applications are also considered from serious amateur gardeners, botanists and other related professions and institutions. Eligible proposals must be closely identified with horticulture.

Exclusions

Grants are not made for salary costs, tuition fees, exam fees or living costs for educational courses.

Type of grants

Grants for horticultural projects including study visits or working placements in gardens, plant exploration and study, taxonomy and research, attendance at conferences and distinct projects of educational or historical value. More recently there has been the introduction of specific bursaries for exhibiting botanical art and botanical photography.

The Royal Horticultural Society administers a number of bursary funds, established and maintained through generous bequests and donations, to assist horticulturists and gardeners in financing specific horticultural projects, including overseas travel.

Applications

Full guidelines and forms can be downloaded from the Royal Horticultural Society website.

Grant provided by: The Royal Horticultural Society

Contact Details
Education Department
The RHS Garden
Wisley
Woking
Surrey GU23 6QB
Telephone: 01483 212380
Fax: 01483 212382
Email: bursaries@rhs.org.uk
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/Learning/Education/bursaries.htm

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Grand Order of Water Rats Charities Fund

The Fund makes grants to individuals, or their dependents, who have been professional entertainers for at least 10 years, and who cannot work because of sickness or old age.

  • Circus artistes
  • Enterainers
  • Mime artistes
  • Puppeteers
  • Variety artistes
    • Eligibility

    People, and their dependents, who have been involved in a theatrical profession for at least seven years and are in need.

    This includes professional:

    • Circus artistes
    • Enterainers
    • Mime artistes
    • Puppeteers
    • Variety artistes
    Exclusions

    No grants are given towards students' fees, education, taxes, overdrafts, credit card bills or bank loans.

    Type of grants

    One-off and recurrent grants according to need.

    Applications

    In writing to the correspondent, including a CV of professional career. The trustees meet monthly to consider applications.

    Grant provided by: Grand Order of Water Rats Charities Fund

    The Fund makes grants to individuals, or their dependents, who have been professional entertainers for at least 10 years, and who cannot work because of sickness or old age.

    Contact Details
    Grand Order of Water Rats Charities Fund
    328 Gray's Inn Road
    London
    WC1X 8BZ
    Telephone: 020 7278 3248
    Fax: 020 7278 1765
    Email: charities@gowr.net
    Website: www.gowr.net

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    The Tailors Benevolent Institute

    Journeyman tailors, tailoresses and their near relatives who were employed in the bespoke (made to measure) tailoring trade. Preference is given to past and present members of the institute but help can be given to other eligible applicants.

    Eligibility

    Journeyman tailors, tailoresses and their near relatives who were employed in the bespoke (made to measure) tailoring trade. Preference is given to past and present members of the institute but help can be given to other eligible applicants.

    Type of grants

    Small one-off grants and regular allowances. Previously, allowances have been in the region of £20 a week.

    Applications

    On a form available from the correspondent. Applications should preferably be submitted through a social worker. However, those submitted directly by the individual or through another third party will be considered.

    Other information

    A merger between the TBI and the Master Tailors Benevolent Association is expected to be finalised at some point in late 2012.

    Grant provided by: The Tailors Benevolent Institute

    Contact Details
    68 Nightingale Road
    Petts Wood
    Orpington
    Kent
    BR5 1BQ
    Telephone: 01689 824405

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    The Mary Elizabeth Siebel Charity

    People over 60 years of age who are in poor health and live within a 12 mile radius of Newark Town Hall.

    Eligibility

    People over 60 years of age who are in poor health and live within a 12 mile radius of Newark Town Hall.

    Type of grants

    One-off grants ranging from £50 to £2,500. The trust aims to enable individual applicants to live in their own homes e.g. help with the cost of stairlifts, essential home repairs, aids for disabled people, care at home, relief for carers and so on.

    Applications

    On a form available from the correspondent. Applications can be submitted at anytime but must be endorsed by a recognised third party such as a doctor or social worker. Individuals are usually visited by the charity's assessor who will then make a recommendation to the trustees. The trustees meet every two months to consider applications.

    Other information

    Grants are also made to organisations (£17,000 in 2010/11).

    Grant provided by: The Mary Elizabeth Siebel Charity

    Contact Details
    Tallents Solicitors
    3 Middlegate
    Newark
    Nottinghamshire NG24 1AQ
    Telephone: 01636 671881
    Fax: 01636 700148
    Email: frances.kelly@tallents.co.uk

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    The Benevolent Fund of the College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists

    Members and former members of the College of Optometrists; former members of the British Optical Association; other members and former members of the optical/optometric profession, and their dependants who are in need.

    Eligibility

    Current and retired members of the optical profession and their dependents.

    Exclusions

    No grants to students.

    Type of grants

    Regular monthly payments to elderly or ill members towards bills and other living expenses. One-off grants are occasionally given towards costly items of expenditure such as house repairs, wheelchairs and holidays. Christmas grants are also given. For younger practitioners unable to work, the fund may assist with professional fees. Grants usually range from £20 to £200.

    Applications

    Application forms are available from the correspondent and a financial form must be completed. Applications are considered all year round and applicants are usually visited by a member of the profession.

    Grant provided by: The Benevolent Fund of the College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists

    Contact Details
    PO Box 10
    Swanley
    Kent BR8 8ZF
    Telephone: 01322 660388
    Email: davidflacey@aol.com

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    The Anne French Memorial Trust

    Members of the Anglican clergy in the diocese of Norwich.

    Eligibility

    Members of the Anglican clergy in the diocese of Norwich.

    Type of grants

    Holiday and other relief-in-need grants as well as training costs for clergy and young people.

    Applications

    In writing to the correspondent.

    Other information

    The charity has a close association with the Bishop of Norwich Fabric Fund Trust and the Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited.

    Grant provided by: The Anne French Memorial Trust

    Contact Details
    c/o Lovewell Blake
    66 North Quay
    Great Yarmouth
    Norfolk NR30 1HE
    Telephone: 01493 335100
    Email: chd@lovewell-blake.co.uk

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