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The Cottam Charities

People in need who are over 50 and have lived in the parish of Caton-with-Littledale for at least five years.

Eligibility

People in need who are over 50 and have lived in the parish of Caton-with-Littledale for at least five years.

Type of grants

One-off grants ranging from about £100 to £140.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent directly by the individual or family member by mid-November for consideration in November/December each year. Applicants must reapply each year.

Grant provided by: The Cottam Charities

Contact Details
Blackhurst Swainson Goodier Solicitors
3 & 4 Aalborg Square
Lancaster LA1 1GG
Telephone: 01524 32471
Email: ajo@bsglaw.co.uk

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The ECAS (Access/Holiday) Fund

 

People with impairments of the musculo-skeletal, neurological or cardio-respiratory system living in Edinburgh and the Lothian area may be eligible for a grant.

 

Unfortunately, people with the following conditions do not fall within the

Eligibility

People who are long-term and significantly disabled through impairment of the musculo-skeletal, neurological or cardio-respiratory systems of the body.

Unfortunately, people with the following conditions do not fall within the fund's eligibility criteria: psychiatric disorders, learning difficulties, behavioural disorders, developmental delay, Down’s syndrome, autism, visual or hearing impairment, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV, back pain and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Exclusions

There are no grants available for: bills, debts, wheelchairs or scooters. Funding is not given to pay for items which have already been bought.

The fund regret that the following conditions on their own do not meet the criteria for participation in Ecas activities: psychiatric disorders, learning difficulties, behavioural disorders, developmental delay, Down's syndrome, autism, visual or hearing impairment, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV and back pain.

Type of grants

One-off grants of up to £500 for special equipment, white goods, special furniture, household equipment and so on. The fund also awards grants towards holidays and may contribute towards the cost of an accompanying carer or partner.

Applications requesting computer equipment will be asked to contact Ecas for assessment.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent or to download from the website. Applications must be supported by a social worker or health care professional. A short GP report is also required unless the applicant can provide a recent DLA (Care or Mobility) or Attendance Allowance award letter. Applications can be made at any time but individuals should allow around 4 weeks (12 weeks for holiday applications) for the administration of any grant.

Any application for funds for maintenance or repair for battery-packs, power-chairs or scooters must be accompanied by evidence of third party insurance.

Grant provided by: The ECAS (Access/Holiday) Fund

Contact Details
ECAS
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
Telephone: 0131 475 2344
Fax: 0131 475 2341
Website: www.ecas-edinburgh.org

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The London Shipowners’ & Shipbrokers’ Benevolent Society

Shipowners and shipbrokers and their dependants.

Eligibility

Shipowners and shipbrokers and their dependants.

Type of grants

Annual cost of living grants, paid quarterly and special one-off grants.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent. Applications can be submitted at any time either directly by the individual or a family member, through a third party such as a social worker, or through an organisation such as a Citizens Advice or other welfare agency.

Other information

The society also offers advice and counselling.

Grant provided by: The London Shipowners’ & Shipbrokers’ Benevolent Society

Contact Details
20 St Dunstan’s Hill
London EC3R 8HL
Telephone: 020 7283 6090
Email: richard.butler@baltic-charities.co.uk

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City & Guilds Bursaries

UK residents who wish to study or are studying a City and Guilds qualification to improve their financial security.

Eligibility

UK residents who wish to study or are studying a City and Guilds qualification to improve their financial security.

Type of grants

Grants for course fees and course related expenses such as living costs, books/equipment, travel costs and childcare. Between 40 and 60 awards are made each year, amounts are agreed on a case by case basis and determined by the individual course costs.

Applications

On an online form on the website. Applications are considered twice a year, in May and October, and can be submitted up to three months before the closing date. For deadlines see the website.

Other information

City and Guilds primarily exists to provide qualifications, awards, assessments and support across a range of occupations in industry, commerce and the public services.

Grant provided by: City & Guilds Bursaries

Contact Details
Policy & Corporate Affairs
1 Giltspur Street
London EC1A 9DD
Telephone: 08445 430033
Email: bursaries@cityandguilds.com

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Professional Classes’ Aid Council

The dependants of people with a professional background who are in need.

The Charity considers cases on an individual basis although they are unable to assist with bankruptcy fees, utility bills, funeral expenses and medical costs.

Eligibility

The dependants of people with a professional background who are in need.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants are usually given each term to help children from low income families and students whose expected funding has broken down since starting essential courses. Grants may also be awarded for school uniforms, essential school trips and help with school fees for children who are in the middle of their GCSEs or A levels when their parents financial circumstances worsen.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent, to be submitted either by the individual, or via a third party such as a social worker, Citizen's Advice or other welfare agency.

Other information

Grants are also made for welfare purposes.

Grant provided by: The Guild of Aid

The Guild of Aid is a small benevolent fund which has helped people in the UK to combat poverty for over a century.  We help those who have, for reasons out of their control, fallen on hard times and have nowhere else to turn.  

The Charity considers cases on an individual basis although they are unable to assist with bankruptcy fees, utility bills, funeral expenses and medical costs.

Contact Details
The Guild of Aid
10 St Christopher's Place
London
W1U 1HZ
Telephone: 020 7935 0641
Email: admin@professionalsaid.org.uk
Website: www.guild-of-aid.org.uk

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The Coddington United Charities

People in need who live in the parish of Coddington.

Eligibility

People in need who live in the parish of Coddington.

Type of grants

One-off grants for individuals resident in the charity's almshouses and general relief in need.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent. Applications can be submitted at any time, either through a third party such as a social worker or Citizens Advice or directly by the individual.

Grant provided by: The Coddington United Charities

Contact Details
Alasdair Morrison and Partners
26 Kirkgate
Newark
Nottinghamshire NG24 1AB
Telephone: 01636 700888
Fax: 01636 700885

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The Altrusa Careers Trust

Women in the UK and Eire who wish to further their career prospects or to retrain after bringing up a family, and who are in extreme need or facing an emergency.

Eligibility

Women in the UK and Eire who wish to further their career prospects or to retrain after bringing up a family, and who are in extreme need or facing an emergency.

Exclusions

Loans are not available to those still at school and there is probably a restriction on those going on to do a second degree.

Type of grants

A loan of up to £500 is available. All loans are interest free and should be repaid within two years of completion of course

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent. Applications are reviewed after 31 March each year. A shortlist is drawn up and references taken up. Applicants are requested to keep in touch with the trustees once a year so that their progress can be noted.

Grant provided by: The Altrusa Careers Trust

Contact Details
33 Queensferry Street
West End
Edinburgh

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The English National Opera Benevolent Fund

People who are or have been employed by the English National Opera and/or Sadlers Wells Companies.

Eligibility

People who are or have been employed by the English National Opera and/or Sadlers Wells Companies.

Type of grants

Applicants for recurrent grants must be over 58 years old and grants '… would normally be to reimburse telephone, TV and insurance costs with small monthly cash payments or to reimburse such. One-off support is considered on a case by case basis.' Grants range between £150 and £3,000.

Medical/dental treatment is not normally supported, except where delay would affect a performing career. The fund will help with payments for treatment which is not generally available through the NHS.

Applications

Submitted directly by the individual on a form available from the correspondent, to be considered in March, June, September and December.

Grant provided by: English National Opera Benevolent Fund

People who are employed or have been employed by the English National Opera, Welsh National Opera or Sadlers Wells Companies can apply to the Benevolent Fund for financial assistance.

Contact Details
English National Opera Benevolent Fund
38 St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4ES
Telephone: 020 7845 9252
Fax: 020 7845 9280

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The Halifax Tradesmen’s Benevolent Institution

People in need aged 60 or over who have been self-employed or a manager of a business for at least seven years and live in the parish of Halifax and the surrounding area. Applicants should have no other income than a pension and have only modest s

Eligibility

People in need aged 60 or over who have been self-employed or a manager of a business for at least seven years and live in the parish of Halifax and the surrounding area. Applicants should have no other income than a pension and have only modest savings.

Type of grants

Pensions of about £550 a year.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent for consideration quarterly.

Grant provided by: The Halifax Tradesmen’s Benevolent Institution

Contact Details
West House
Kings Cross Road
Halifax
HX1 1EB
Telephone: 01422 352517

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The Hackney Parochial Charities

People in need who live in the former metropolitan borough of Hackney.

Eligibility

People in need who live in the former metropolitan borough of Hackney.

Type of grants

Help towards the cost of books, equipment, tools and examination fees for apprentices and young people at college or university who are not in receipt of a full grant. Grants are one-off, although applicants can re-apply annually.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent. The trustees meet in March, June, September and November and as grants cannot be made between meetings it is advisable to make early contact with the correspondent.

Other information

In 2008 the Charities took over the administration of Hackney District Nursing Association. In 2010/11 the Trustees made no grants out of the Hackney District Nursing Association's funds.

Grant provided by: The Hackney Parochial Charities

Contact Details
6 Trull Farm Buildings
Trull
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8SQ
Telephone: 01285 841906
Email: sarah.bennett@thetrustpartnership.com

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