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We give grants for the following purposes:
1. Relief in Need for Individuals (including Education/Training for Employment grants)
2 Support to local organisations for projects addressing poverty issues/relief in need.
3. Summer schemes for children (particulary for those under 11)
Please note that we only accept applications in hard copy.
You can EITHER download the appropriate application form [from the relevant section below OR click on the buttons to the left] OR telephone the office and we will send you one.
1. Relief in Need
These are grants to people on low incomes (income support level) for essential items of daily living including kitchen appliances, beds, furniture and clothing (including school uniform).
We also consider requests for items such as floor coverings, decorating materials, baby items (not covered by the statutory maternity grant), aids and equipment for people with disabilities (not provided by the state), and other items that you (or your support worker) consider that you need.
If you are in doubt about the item you wish to apply for, please call us on 020 7386 9387 to discuss your request.
NB We do not normally help those who are homeowners
We do not give cash grants (unless they are to be administered by an agency)
We do not pay arrears on utility bills
We do not give grants retrospectively.
Agencies
Download an application form here (including guidance notes) if you are an agency supporting individuals.
Individuals
If you are referring yourself download an application form here (including guidance notes)
Relief in Need – Education/Training for Employment
These are grants to individuals for training courses, offered by accredited training providers, that are likely to lead to employment. In addition, applications for support with child-care and other needs can be considered.
NB We do not fund post-graduate courses.
If you are an individual applying directly to the Charity (as a self referral) you should Download an application form here
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2. Local organisations
If you are a voluntary organisation or community group providing services and activities for Fulham people on low incomes, you can apply for project funding, a one-off grant or for a grant towards running costs. For further details on what you may apply for, please see our guidance notes.
We welcome applications from small, emerging and minority ethnic organisations. Please call Vivienne Robb if you would like to discuss whether we can help you.
Download an application form here
3. Summer Schemes
If you are offering a play or holiday scheme during the summer for local children who would not otherwise enjoy a break, you can apply for financial support.
Download an application form here
How we will deal with your application
Once your application is received, we will assess it to ensure that all relevant details have been supplied (see note on visits below). Any queries or requests for further information will be followed up and all eligible applications will be put before the Trustees at the next appropriate meeting.
We normally need to receive applications at least two-three weeks before the next meeting, although Relief in Need late applications may also be considered as additional applications at the next scheduled meeting.
Trustee Ordinary Meetings, which consider grants from organisations and groups, meet five times a year at 2-3 month intervals.
The Relief in Need Committee, which considers Relief in Need applications, including Education grant applications, meets 10 times a year, roughly every 4-5 weeks.
Applications under £600 are considered in advance by the Chairman and ratified at the forthcoming meeting. All applications over £600, and Education applications, are considered by the full Committee.
NB: Grants are made on an annual basis and the Trustees decision is final in all cases.
Visits
Organisations and groups applying for grants may be visited by the Clerk in connection with their application.
Individuals applying directly for Relief in Need grants will be visited at home by the Grants Administrator. A home visit must be carried out before your application can be submitted to the Trustees.
Hearing about your application
After the appropriate meeting, you will be informed in writing of the decision taken and any necessary purchase orders or cheques will be sent to you (or the appropriate agency) at that time. You will normally hear from us within two weeks of the meeting.
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