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Radio Clyde – Cash for Kids at Christmas

Families with children under 16 who live in west central Scotland, including Dumfries and Galloway, and are sick or underprivileged.

Eligibility

Families with children under 16 who live in west central Scotland, including Dumfries and Galloway, and are sick or underprivileged.

Type of grants

Christmas grants usually ranging from £15 to £25.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent, to be submitted by a headteacher, priest or minister who is aware of the family circumstances and will take responsibility for cashing the cheque.

The deadline for applications is usually around the end of October.

Other information

Details of the scheme are broadcast on radio Clyde in the run up to Christmas. Grants are also awarded to organisations.

Grant provided by: Radio Clyde – Cash for Kids at Christmas

Contact Details
Radio Clyde Cash for Kids
3 South Avenue
Clydebank Business Park
Glasgow
G81 2RX
Telephone: 0141 204 1025
Email: cashforkids@radioclyde.com
Website: www.clyde1.com/charity

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Sailors’ Orphan Society of Scotland

Orphaned or fatherless children of seafaring men throughout Scotland who are in need.

Eligibility

Orphaned or fatherless children of seafaring men throughout Scotland who are in need.

Type of grants

Grants are given to help towards the cost of clothes, food, education and other necessities.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent. There is a small management committee who decide all cases. The local representatives look after and report on the children in their area.

Grant provided by: Sailors' Orphan Society of Scotland

Orphaned or Fatherless children of merchant seafarers or fishermen in Scotland can apply to the Society for help in times of need.

Contact Details
Sailors’ Orphan Society of Scotland
18 Woodside Crescent
Glasgow
G3 7UL
Telephone: 0141 353 2090
Fax: 0141 353 2196

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The Adams Youth Trust

Young people principally in the West Country.

Eligibility

Young people principally in the West Country.

Type of grants

Grants to provide opportunities for education, advancement of personal skills and training.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent.

Other information

The trust also makes grants to other charities.

Grant provided by: The Adams Youth Trust

Contact Details
Greendale Court
Clyst St Mary
Exeter
Devon
EX5 1AW

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The Show Business Benevolent Fund

Members of The Show Business Association who are in need, and their dependants, including widows/widowers. Emergency help may also be given to non-members through the W F Frame Fund.

Eligibility

Members of The Show Business Association who are in need, and their dependants, including widows/widowers. Emergency help may also be given to non-members through the W F Frame Fund.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants towards clothing, fuel, living expenses, funeral costs, TV rental and licences and holidays to Blackpool.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent.

Other information

The fund administers two smaller funds: the Mozart Allan Benevolent Fund (SC004768) and the W. F. Frame Benevolent Fund (SC008402).

The Mozart Allan Fund makes grants to members of the Show Business Fund and their dependents for convalescence and home comforts.

The W F Frame Fund grants emergency relief to people who have been connected with the entertainment profession. A maximum of £250 per year is available.

Grant provided by: The Show Business Benevolent Fund

Contact Details
Royal Bank Buildings
55 Main Street
Callander
Perthshire FK17 8DZ
Telephone: 01877 330033
Fax: 01877 331248
Email: info@ssbf.co.uk
Website: www.ssbf.co.uk/

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Women’s Continuing Ministerial Education Trust (formerly The Deaconess Trust Funds)

Ordained women, accredited female lay workers in the Church of England (including Church Army Sisters) and religious sisters (both lay and ordained).

Eligibility

Any woman, ordained or not, who is licensed into a nationally recognised ministry in the Church of England or the Scottish Episcopal Church (with the exception of Readers). Religious Sisters and retired clergy who are involved in active ministry may also apply

Type of grants

Grants usually help with continuing education expenses including part-time degree course fees, conferences, sabbaticals and workshops, and also some welfare needs. Grants are intended to supplement funds available from the applicant's diocese.

Applications

On a form available either as a download from the Church of England website, or via email on request which should be returned by post. Applications must be endorsed by the Diocesan CME Officer or Dean of the Women's Ministry. Applications will normally be considered in March, June, September and December; however applications for funding for research degrees will be considered at the March meeting and should therefore be submitted by 16 February.

Grant provided by: Women’s Continuing Ministerial Education Trust (formerly The Deaconess Trust Funds)

Contact Details
Ministry Division
Church House
Great Smith Street
London SW1P 3AZ
Telephone: 020 7898 1410 or 1396
Email: grants@c-of-e.org.uk
Website: www.cofe.anglican.org

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The Royal Scottish Corporation

Scottish people, their children and widows, who are in need and live within a 35-mile radius of Charing Cross.

Eligibility

Scottish people, their children and widows, who are in need and have lived within a 35-mile radius of Charing Cross for at least two years.

Exclusions

No grants are made for debts or for items that have already been purchased.

Type of grants

Training grants for fees, books and computers to enable people to secure qualifications with a view to gaining employment. Student grants for fees, books/equipment and maintenance. Grants are also given for school uniforms and trips.

Applications

On a form available by contacting the organisation. After receiving the completed form, which should include copies of the birth/wedding certificates, the corporation decides whether to submit the application for consideration at the trustees' monthly meeting. They may also decide to visit or ask the applicant to visit the corporation's office to discuss their case.

Other information

The organisation runs a dedicated helpline: 0800 652 2989.

Grant provided by: The Royal Scottish Corporation (known as Scotscare)

Contact Details
22 City Road
London EC1Y 2AJ
Telephone: 020 7240 3718 (UK helpline 0800 652 2989)
Fax: 020 7497 0184
Email: info@scotscare.com
Website: www.scotscare.com

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The Royal Observer Corps Benevolent Fund

All former members of the Royal Observer Corps who are in need, hardship or distress. Length of service is not a consideration, except that the person on whom the application has been made must have served long enough to have received their Royal

Eligibility

All former members of the Royal Observer Corps who are in need, hardship or distress. Length of service is not a consideration, except that the person on whom the application has been made must have served long enough to have received their Royal Observer Corps official number.

Exclusions

Grants are not given towards debts or arrears owed to government bodies.

Type of grants

Almost all types of grants can be considered. Typically the fund can provide financial help for mobility aids, debt relief, essential home repairs or modification and respite care.

Applications

By direct contact with the fund or through SSAFA, the Royal British Legion or the Royal Air Forces Association. Applications are considered on receipt and normally a decision is given within days.

Grant provided by: The Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion provides practical, emotional and financial support to all members of the British Armed Froces past and present, and their families.

Anyone who has served for at least seven days as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, their families and carers.

Contact Details
199 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1AA
Telephone: Telephone Legionline on 08457 725 725 Tel: 020 3207 2100
Email: info@britishlegion.org.uk
Website: www.britishlegion.org.uk

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The Shepherd Street Trust

People under the age of 21 residing within a radius of 50 miles around Preston Town Hall.

Eligibility

People under the age of 21 residing within a radius of 50 miles around Preston Town Hall.

Type of grants

Grants are given to: (i) support educational, social and physical training needs; (ii) provide funds for outfits, clothing, tools, instruments, equipment which will help to further education or entry into a profession, trade or calling; or (iii) assist towards facilities for recreation or other leisure occupations in the interests of social welfare.

Applications

Application forms can be downloaded from the trust's website. Applications for grants exceeding £500 will be discussed at the trustee meetings held every two months unless there is a pressing need for funds, in which case, earlier consideration will be made. Applications for grants of less than £500 will be decided on by the trustees within four weeks of receipt.

Other information

The trust also donates funds to charitable institutions and organisations which help such persons, and to the children's ward at Preston Royal Infirmary.

Grant provided by: The Shepherd Street Trust

Contact Details
PO Box 658
Longridge
Preston
PR3 2WJ
Telephone: 01995 606253
Email: enquiries@shepherdstreettrust.co.uk
Website: www.shepherdstreettrust.co.uk

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The Benlian Trust

Children of Armenian fathers; applicants must be members of the Armenian Church studying at universities in Great Britain.

Eligibility

Children of Armenian fathers; applicants must be members of the Armenian Church studying at universities in Great Britain.

Type of grants

Grants for people studying on undergraduate degree courses and apprenticeships. Grants may also be given to help with the cost of articles, but otherwise priority is given to undergraduates.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent, completed applications must be returned before 30 April.

Other information

This trust also makes grants to Armenian organisations.

Grant provided by: The Benlian Trust

Contact Details
15 Elm Crescent
Ealing
London W5 3JW
Telephone: 020 8567 1210
Fax: 020 8567 1210

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Clingan’s Trust

People under the age of 25 who live in the old borough of Christchurch which includes parts of Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.

Eligibility

People under the age of 25 who live in the old borough of Christchurch which includes parts of Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. See the map on the website for the exact areas.

Type of grants

One-off grants of between £100 and £1,000 for any educational need for people under 25. Preference is given to schoolchildren with serious family difficulties where the child has to be educated away from home and people with special educational needs.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent or to download from the website. Applications can be made directly by the individual unless under the age of 14. They are considered quarterly.

Other information

The trust also made £1,300 in grants to organisations.

Grant provided by: Clingan’s Trust

Contact Details
Avon House
4 Bridge Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1DX
Telephone: 01202 484242
Email: enquirieswilliamsthompson.co.uk
Website: www.clinganstrust.co.uk

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