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Name of funderAreas of supportGeographical Area SupportedWebsiteAmountsApplication processDeadlines
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Family Fund (UK)Family Fund provides financial support to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child. The Fund helps families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under who have: A high level of additional support needs arising from a long term disability or disabling condition; A serious or life limiting illness.UKhttps://www.familyfund.org.uk/FAQs/how-do-we-applyNot knownOnlineOpen - can apply at any time
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Free Radio - Cash for Kids (West Midlands)Free Radio Cash for Kids distributes money to registered charities, to individuals to pay for specialist equipment, to sports organisations and to specialist projects for schools & playgroups; Projects must be for the benefit of young people under the age of 18; who are disabled and have special needs or who come from underprivileged backgroundsWest Midlands https://planetradio.co.uk/free/cashforkids/Not knownOnlineApplications can be submitted at any time
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Onefamily Foundation - Young Person's Education Grant (UK)OneFamily is a customer-owned business, which reinvests profits for the benefit of it's customers. Through the Young Person's Education Grant scheme the foundation provides funding of up to £500 to help those aged 15-19 with the cost of their education or training. A Grant can be used for: Apprenticeship costs - such as travel and equipment; Further education costs - including travel, laptops and books/study materials; Other study or work related costs - such as travel, specialist clothing/uniform and skills training.UKhttps://www.onefamily.com/your-foundation/Up to £500OnlineApplications can be submitted at any time
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Baron Davenport’s Charity (Birmingham and West Midlands)The Baron Davenport's Charity was established in 1930 and provides support to organisations and Individuals in the City of Birmingham and West Midland counties within 60 miles of Birmingham Town Hall. Support is provided for individuals twice yearly with grants to single ladies in their retirement and living alone, and emergency grants to single ladies and fatherless children.60 miles of Birmingham Town Hall https://www.barondavenportscharity.org/Not knownOnlineApplications can be submitted at any time
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YHA Family Breaks Programme (England & Wales)The Youth Hostel Association aims to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside. The YHA provide breaks at some of their most iconic and inspiring locations, and aims to support children who are experiencing exceptionally challenging lives and their families to access positive life changing experiences, creating memories that last a lifetime. The Family Breaks Programme will provide accommodation for a maximum of two nights and will provide breakfast and evening meal for a maximum of 2 adults their children under the age of 18. All applications must be supported by a professional, this can be a teacher, support worker, or a health or social care worker.England and Waleshttps://groups.yha.org.uk/groups/apply-for-support/Not knownOnlineApplications can be submitted at any time
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BlueSpark Foundation (England)BlueSpark Foundation is a registered charity which supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Community groups, colleges and schools in England can apply for grants for relatively small-scale projects which are for the public benefit and which otherwise might not happen or would only happen on a lesser scale. In schools, the projects which are supported may relate to intra or extra-curricular activities. The foundation is particularly keen to support projects which the Trustees consider will help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young peopleEnglandhttp://bluesparkfoundation.org.uk/Not knownOnlineApplications can be submitted at any time
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C A Rookes Charitable Trust Funds across Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The C A Rookes Charitable Trust gives grants between £250 and £6,000 to individuals and organisations working with young people
and promoting the welfare of the elderly in Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The Trust supports small local projects
especially those that take an innovative approach.		WarwickshireNo information availableNot known but likely small amountsIn writing to The Old School, Tiddington, Stratford upon Avon CV37 7AW Email: cironmonger@carookestrust.co.ukApplications can be submitted at any time
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Happy Days Childrens Charity - Day Trips and Holidays GrantOrganisations catering for children with special needs such as schools, hospitals as well as individual families can apply for grants to provide vital respite breaks. There are three programmes: The Day Trip Grant fund for days out and theatre trips: Family Respite Breaks for short seaside or country breaks: Group Activity Holidays for which partial applications with joint funding are accepted. All trips usually take place in the UK and cater for disadvantaged young people with special needs including those in special needs schools, in hospitals and in hospices and individual families are also eligible. The applicant must represent a group of young people aged 3-17 with special needs, or represent a special needs school or special needs group. All key carers who will be accompanying children on the trip must be DBS cleared. Organisations must also have a child protection policy in place. The funding amount is discretionary and applications can be submitted at any time.UKhttps://www.happydayscharity.org/applicationsNot knownOnlineApplications can be submitted at any time
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Newfield Charitable TrustThe Trust assists young women and girls aged 40 and under in need. Grants are varied and can be applied for clothing, essential household items, educational purposes etc. Individual applicants can apply a max of 3 times but only one application per 12 month period will be considered. Trustees meet 8 times a year approx every 6 to 8 weeks once the application and supporting documents have been received they will be considered at the next available meeting. Grants are not provided directly to applicants, their family members or friends but paid to the supporting agency by cheque. The spending of grants will always need to be supervised by the supporting agency and receipts for the purchases returned to the Trust. https://cid.coventry.gov.uk/kb5/coventry/directory/service.page?id=O52HR2XgnIsNot knownOnlineApplications can be submitted at any time
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Norton Foundation The Foundation provides financial assistance for young people under the age of twenty-five whose personal development and progress will benefit as a result and who live in the geographical area of Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire.Warwickshirehttps://nortonfoundation.org/Not knownApplications should be sent to: The Correspondent – c/o The Norton Foundation, Carleton House, 266-268 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull. B90 3ADApplications can be submitted at any time
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King Henry VIII Endowed TrustDiscretionary grants to individuals available to benefit inhabitants of Old Borough of Warwick (broadly the CV34 postcode area but more detailes are set out in the Grant criteria so please check. Warwick - CV34 postcode but check their website as there are a few exceptionshttps://kinghenryviii.org.uk/Not knownOnline: https://kinghenryviii.org.uk/make-an-application/4 grant deadlines a year - 3rd June, 26 August, 11 Nov 2022 - ensure application is submitted well in advance of deadline
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BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal and other items or services critical to a child’s wellbeing.Englandhttps://www.familyfundservices.co.uk/emergency-essentials/
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Turn to Us grantsA fund offering financial support to individuals and families who have experienced a life-changing event in the last twelve months and are linked in with a registered referral partnerEnglandhttps://www.turn2us.org.uk/Get-Support/Turn2us-Funds/Turn2us-Response-Fund
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Lawrence Attwell CharityThe Lawrence Atwell Charity offers grants to young people who would struggle to get training without some additional financial support to help them to gain skills and make their way into work. Applicants should be aged 16 - 26, be a British citizen, asylum seeker or refugee with parental income under £35,750 net per year. Grants towards vocational training can be made for accredited courses e.g. BTEC, NVQ, City & Guilds, for qualifications needed to work in a variety of settings or for Arts Foundation and Access courses. ‘First Step' courses for those with no formal qualifications can also be funded. Fees, travel and living expenses, equipment, essential childcare or other costs associated with study can be funded. For individuals grants available for young people from low income backgrounds up to £1,500 to take courses (up to level 3) that will help them move into employment. Englandhttps://www.skinners.org.uk/atwell/
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Denne Gilkes Memorial FundSupporting young persons in music and drama. Warwickshire - based in Stratford upon Avon with preference given to local applicants. Also have loan instruments availableStratford upon Avon Web: http://www.dgmf.co.uk£500Online form available on websiteAwards made three times a year. Applications must be received by the following dates for consideration by the Fund: February 15th, June 15th, October 15th.
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The WPH Charitable Trust (Warwickshire Private Hospital)Individuals and organisations can apply for medical and health related projects including medical research, equipment, facilities and assistance with the cost of medical care so long as the purpose of the project is to prevent, relieve or cure sickness of any kind.Warwickshirehttps://www.warwickshirehealthcharity.org.uk/funding/funding-for-individuals£1,000
Online through website Grant Applications
Rolling programme
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Hillmorton Charities for the PoorChildren and young people, older people. Education/training, prevention and relief of poverty, environment conservation/heritage. Must benefit inhabitants of specific area Hillmorton.Hillmorton, RugbyNo website availableSmall amountsIn writing: HILLMORTON CHARITIES TRUST, 18 FAREHAM AVENUE, RUGBY, CV22 5HS
Tel: 01788 573335
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National Benevolent CharityGrants for individuals in need - We aim to respond to individuals’ needs and circumstances.UKhttps://natben.org.uk/Up to a few hundred poundsOnline via their websiteApplications are open
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Smallwood TrustOur mission is to enable women to become financially resilient by equipping them with the skills they need to secure a confident financial future. We provide grants to organisations and individuals and work with selected partners to help women overcome financial adversity and to improve their social and emotional well-being.Our eligibility criteria is:

Women aged 18 or above
Living in the UK
On a low income / not in work and in receipt of all benefits entitled to, or have no recourse to public funds
Savings under £2,000 		UKhttps://www.smallwoodtrust.org.uk/https://www.smallwoodtrust.org.uk/grants-individuals-COST%20OF%20LIVINGhttps://www.smallwoodtrust.org.uk/grants-individuals-COST%20OF%20LIVING
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Friends of the ElderlyGive grants to elderly people on low incomes. Individuals need to be referred by a referral agency and can't apply directly themselvesUK
https://www.fote.org.uk/our-charity-work/grants-2/an-introduction-to-friends-of-the-elderlys-grants-for-older-people-in-financial-need/
Up to £400Online Rolling programme
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Warwickshire Household Support FundFunds individuals in fuel povertyWarwickshirehttps://actonenergy.org.uk/project/warwickshire-household-support-fund/Not knownVia Expression of Interest form onlineApplications are open
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Municipal Charities of Stratford upon Avon​The Relief in Need Charity exists primarily to provide financial assistance to individuals and families in conditions of need, hardship or distress living within the town boundary of Stratford upon Avon or, in exceptional circumstances, those living immediately outside of the Town who the Trustees deem would be eligible for grants if resident within the Boundary. In addition to grants to individuals, the Charity will also consider applications from organisations who wish to fund specific projects or initiatives where the beneficiaries fit the criteria detailed above.Stratford upon Avon townhttps://www.municipal-charities.org.uk/relief-in-need-charity/Not knownhttps://www.municipal-charities.org.uk/relief-in-need-charity/rinc-application/Application open - fill in and return application form available from link opposite
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The South Warwickshire Welfare TrustThese grants are to a wide range of people who are in need and either sick, convalescent or have a disability. Grants are typically up to £500 and pay for items, services or facilities not available from other sources. These items have included white goods, carpeting, home aids and cookers, as well as support with costs such as travel, education and heating.South Warwickshire https://www.swwtrust.org/Up to £500https://www.swwtrust.org/Process of application unclear so contact them via their website
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Percy Bilton CharityIndividuals in Need who are on a low income and have a serious, long-term illness/disability or are over 65 on a low income - specific for Washing machines (via our supplier)
Electric cookers (via our supplier)
Fridges/Freezers (via our supplier)
Beds and bedding (via our supplier)
Vacuum cleaners and portable heaters (via our supplier)
Carpets/Flooring where there is a health & safety issue (up to £250)
Essential clothing and footwear (via a pre-paid Gift Card)		Englandhttps://www.percy-bilton-charity.org/applyIndVariesOnlinehttps://www.percy-bilton-charity.org/applyInd
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Buttle TrustChances for Children grants are individually tailored grants of up to £2,000 for children and young people who have experienced a crisis that has recently had a significant and enduring impact on their social and emotional wellbeing and educational engagement.Englandhttps://buttleuk.org/apply-for-a-grant/chances-for-children-grants/Up to £2KOnline but need to be referred to by a professional organisation such as a registered charityhttps://buttleuk.org/apply-for-a-grant/chances-for-children-grants/
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