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The Scottish Nautical Welfare Society

Active, retired and disabled seafarers with ten years in service who are in need and their widows.

Eligibility

Active, retired and disabled seafarers with ten years in service who are in need and their widows.

Type of grants

Recurrent quarterly grants of £156.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent.

Other information

This society was established in April 2002 as an amalgamation of Glasgow Aged Seaman Relief Fund, Glasgow Seaman's Friend Society and Glasgow Veteran Seafarers' Association.

Grant provided by: The Scottish Nautical Welfare Society

Contact Details
937 Dumbarton Road
Glasgow
G14 9UF
Telephone: 0141 337 2632
Fax: 0141 337 2632
Email: gvsa@hotmail.com

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The Sheila Kay Fund

People in need living in Merseyside who have a background in the voluntary sector.

Eligibility

People in need living in Merseyside who have a background in the voluntary sector.

Exclusions

No grants for postgraduates.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants are made ranging between £50 to £300 for people engaged in social, youth and community work (paid or voluntary) who cannot afford the relevant education or training. Priority is given to those who have left school with few, if any, qualifications, and people from minority communities who have experienced difficulties in entering education. Any of the costs of education, including childcare, travel expenses and books, can be considered.

The trust helps people at a wide variety if educational stages, including Higher Education in social work and youth work, Access courses, GNVQ's, GSE's, counselling qualifications, introductory courses to Maths, English and IT, and Community courses such as Credit Union, Playwork and Capacity Building.

Applications

Applications should be made at least six weeks before the grant is required. Exemptions from this may be made in emergencies. Application forms are available from the correspondent. Applications are considered all year round.

Other information

As the basic aim of the fund is to promote opportunities for the development of skills for community activists, it also offers education advice.

"Help is also extended to community groups who may want to attend a conference (such as credit
unions), or who manage community projects where new legislation has necessitated training for their
volunteers, or who wish to stage training events for their local community."

Grant provided by: The Sheila Kay Fund

Contact Details
60 Duke Street
Liverpool L1 5AA
Telephone: 0151 707 4304
Fax: 0151 707 4305
Email: enquiries@skfunding.org.uk

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The James Allan of Midbeltie Trust

Widows who live in Aberdeen and are in need.

Eligibility

Widows who live in Aberdeen and are in need.

Type of grants

Recurrent yearly allowances of £250 a year payable in two instalments in May and November.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent. Applications can be submitted either directly by the individual, through a third party such as a social worker or through an organisation such as Citizens Advice or another welfare agency. Applications are usually considered in April and October.

Grant provided by: The James Allan of Midbeltie Trust

Contact Details
Burnett & Reid
15 Golden Square
Aberdeen AB10 1WF
Telephone: 01224 644333
Fax: 01224 632173
Email: MDMcMillan@burnett-reid.co.uk

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Ann Watson’s Trust

People in need under the age of 25 who live in the former borough of Kingston-upon-Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Eligibility

People in need under the age of 25 who live in the former borough of Kingston-upon-Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants according to educational need.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent at any time during the year. The trustees meet quarterly.

Other information

Grants are also given to local organisations, churches and to individuals for welfare purposes.

Grant provided by: Ann Watson’s Trust

Contact Details
Flat 4
The College
14 College Street
Sutton-on-Hull
Hull HU7 4UP
Telephone: 01482 709626
Email: awatson@awatson.karoo.co.uk

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Norwood (formerly Norwood Ravenswood)

Mostly Jewish children and their families, although one-quarter of their clients are of mixed faith. This is a national trust but concentrates on London and the south east of England.

Eligibility

People with learning disabilities and children and families in need. Beneficiaries are mostly Jewish although one-quarter of their clients are of mixed faith. This is a national trust but concentrates on London and the south east of England.

Type of grants

According to need, but no regular allowances. Grants towards the celebration of Jewish religious festivals, social need and occasional holidays.

Applications

Grants are recommended by Norwood staff. Initial contact should be made by phone or emailing socialwork@norwood.org.uk

Other information

Grants are made in conjunction with a comprehensive welfare service. Norwood provides a range of social services for Jewish children and families, including social work, day facilities, residential and foster care.

Grant provided by: Norwood (formerly Norwood Ravenswood)

Contact Details
Broadway House
80–82 The Broadway
Stanmore
Middlesex HA7 4HB
Telephone: 020 8954 4555
Email: info@norwood.org.uk
Website: www.norwood.org.uk/

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The British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara

British undergraduates and postgraduates studying the Turkish and Black Sea littoral in all academic disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences. Scholars from Turkey and the countries surrounding the Black Sea who are studying in

Eligibility

British undergraduates and postgraduates studying the Turkish and Black Sea littoral in all academic disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences. Scholars from Turkey and the countries surrounding the Black Sea who are studying in the UK can also be supported. Applicants for travel and conference grants must be based at a UK university or academic institution.

Type of grants

The trust gives grants for the following purposes:

  • Travel grants – up to £500 to students in the fields of arts, humanities and social sciences for travel to and around Turkey and the region of the Black Sea littoral.
  • Study grants – comprising of an airfare (£300) and funding for basic subsistence and accommodation (£500 per month) for individuals carrying at doctoral or postdoctoral research in the arts, humanities and social sciences relating to Turkey and the Black Sea littoral
  • Fieldwork grants – up to £400 to enable an undergraduate or postgraduate fieldwork project that relates to Hellenic studies in its widest sense
  • Conference grants - up to £500 to support conferences, day-schools, workshops and seminars in the fields of the arts, humanities and social sciences relating to Turkey and the Black Sea littoral. Grants are mainly intended to be used to pay the travel expenses of speakers.

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    Applications

    Application forms are available from the correspondent or on the website.

    Other information

    The institute also runs a number of schemes solely for postgraduates as well as overseeing a number of other funds. Please see the institute's website for further details.

    Grant provided by: The British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara

    Contact Details
    10 Carlton House Terrace
    London SW1Y 5AH
    Telephone: 020 7969 5204
    Fax: 020 7969 5401
    Email: biaa@britac.ac.uk
    Website: www.biaa.ac.uk

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The Joseph Levy Memorial Trust

Young adults with cystic fibrosis who wish to develop their careers through further or higher education or other professional qualifications.

Eligibility

18-25 year olds with cystic fibrosis.

Type of grants

Grants for tuition fees, examination fees and living expenses.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent by post or email. The deadline for applications is 31 March and awards are decided in mid June.

Grant provided by: The Joseph Levy Memorial Trust

Contact Details
Pegasus House
37/43 Sackville Street
London
W1S 3DL
Telephone: 02073 338118
Email: elizabeth.neville@shaftesbury.co.uk
Website: www.cftrust.org.uk/aboutus/what_we_do/support/welfaregrants

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The Emanuel Hospital Charity

Members of the Church of England who are over 56 years old and have lived in the London boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hillingdon or Westminster for at least two years.

Eligibility

Needy persons of 60 years of age or older who have lived in the London boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hillingdon or Westminster for at least two years.

Type of grants

Pensions of £1020 a year are paid in monthly instalments along with a Christmas ‘bonus’ of £85 per person. One-off grants are also available for essential household items.

Applications

Application forms can be obtained from the City of London website and should be returned along with evidence of income such as benefit award notices, a copy of your birth certificate and two written testimonials confirming your eligibility and need for assistance, at least one of which must be from someone other than a friend or relative. Applications should be submitted directly by the individual.

Other information

The charity publicises its activities and details of pension vacancies in local papers, through welfare agencies and churches within the beneficial areas.

Grant provided by: The Emanuel Hospital Charity

Contact Details
Town Clerk’s Office
City of London
PO Box 270
London EC2P 2EJ
Telephone: 020 7332 1410

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The Roger Pilkington Young Trust

People over 60 years of age whose income has been reduced through no fault of their own, but prior to application was enough for them to live in a 'reasonable degree of comfort'.

Eligibility

People over 60 years of age whose income has been reduced through no fault of their own, but prior to application was enough for them to live in a 'reasonable degree of comfort'.

Type of grants

Monthly pensions of about £45 for single people and £60 for married couples.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent, after the pensions are advertised.

Grant provided by: Roger Pilkington Young Trust

Under the terms of the Trust, people who are of British birth, live in England, Scotland or Wales, and are over 60 years of age can apply for a grant. Those with connections to Devon and Gloucestershire are considered in the first instance. People under 60 years of age whose income has been reduced because of illness or an accident can also apply.

Contact Details
Roger Pilkington Young Trust
130 High Steet
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1JR
Telephone: 01395 264384
Fax: 01395 267643
Email: ben.dixon@everys.co.uk

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The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

People in need who have ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease or related inflammatory bowel diseases, and their carers.

Eligibility

People in need who have ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease or related inflammatory bowel diseases, and their carers.

Exclusions

Ongoing grants for needs such as heating and food are not usually made.

Type of grants

One-off grants of up to £300 to meet special needs which have arisen as a direct result of illness. For example, funding has been given for washing machines, refrigerators, telephone installation, clothing, beds and bedding and recuperative holidays.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent or to download from the website. The form has two extra sections, one which should be completed by a doctor to confirm the individual's illness and one to be filled in by a social worker (or health visitor, district nurse or CAB advisor). Completed applications should be sent to the personal grants fund secretary at: PO Box 334, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 2WA.

Other information

The association also operates a Young Persons' Assistance Scheme which helps to meet special vocational and educational needs arising from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, the association's main role is to provide information and advice to people living with IBD.

Grant provided by: The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

Contact Details
N A C C
4 Beaumont House
Beaumont Works
Sutton Road
St. Albans AL1 5HH
Telephone: 01727 759654 or 01727 830038 (main switchboard)
Fax: 01727 759654
Email: julia.devereux@nacc.org.uk
Website: www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/

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