We particularly like to fund self-help groups. We will also fund advice, training, and
employment organisations (particularly furniture recycling); to support people with a
mental illness or learning difficulties. (see also
Respite holidays).
We will want to know how many of the trustees of the organisation are users, (hopefully
a large majority)
If the group is new, we want all possible information, including constitution, funding,
backers etc
A statement of need would be helpful.
We would also like to know about other organisations in your district
EXCLUDED CATEGORIES:
Trustees do not look favourably on appeals for building work, nor for endowment funds.
We do not to give both to branches of a national organisations, and to the centre itself
(unless it is a specific grant, probably for training in the branches).
We will not fund to replace the duties of Government, local authorities or the NHS. We
do not like to give grants that encourage the "contract culture", particularly where
authorities are not funding the contract adequately.
No grants are given to religious organisations set up for welfare, education etc. of
whatever religion, unless the service is open to and used by people from all
denominations, and there is no attempt to conduct any creedal propaganda or religious
rituals
Medical research
