The Trustees usually meet on three occasions each year (March, July, and November). All applications for general grants are first vetted by the Secretary and/or two Trustees. Any applications rejected at this stage are listed in the agenda for the next trustees’ meeting with the reason for rejection. The next deadline for applications is the 31st January 2016
In accordance with the Trust Deed, the Trustees make general grants to UK registered Charities involved in the following activities:
Medical care charities
Charities in connection with old people
Charities assisting people who have fallen on evil times through no fault of their own
Various charitable bodies specified in the Trust Deed
The founding Trust Deed prohibits Trustees from making grants to charities primarily devoted to children or which are under the control of central or local government.
In order to assist prospective applicants, areas of operation specifically supported are detailed below:
Medical care charities – care specifically aimed at benefitting older people, to include Alzheimer’s, Macular Disease, Prostate Cancer, Parkinson’s disease, etc.
Charities in connection with old people – Old Age, Homes, Carers
Charities for people fallen on evil times – Disabled, Hospices, Ex services, Natural or Man-made disasters, Mental Health, Homelessness.
While there is no geographical limitation on applicants, applications from charities operating in the “Preferred Locations” of Lancashire (especially Lancaster and District), Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside will receive preference over applications for support in all other geographical areas.
Preference is given to smaller to medium sized charities where grants will make a difference.
For more information and to apply please go to the website.
