The application forms for these trust funds, usually need to be supported by a letter from, or administered by, an objective third party "responsible person" such as a teacher, social worker, probation officer, hostel or prison staff member, worker for a registered charity, Citizens Advice Bureau adviser, etc., i.e. someone whose judgment and word they can trust, as they are often the target of the unscrupulous who only want to rip them off for as much as they can get.
To ensure that you have the best chance of getting a grant, there are 2 examples (good and bad) of filled-in Anglian Water Trust Fund (AWTF) application forms on the downloads page, which you can get to by pressing the Downloads above.
I would advise you to download and study these first, before you attempt to fill-in any applications, as these are from the administrator of the AWTF itself !!
When you fill-in application forms for ANY Trust Fund, the rules are pretty much the same for form filling and what to attach to your application. You generally need an up-to-date full bank statement which shows what welfare benefits you are receiving and what you have in savings (generally - nothing in savings). If you are working, then you'll need to send copies of your last months pay-slips to show how much you are earning. Additionally, they usually want you to attach 3 quotes for each item you want i.e. if you want a fridge, cooker, and washing machine, then go to your local stores (Comet, Dixons, Argos, whoever) and get the prices for a model that suits your situation, but don't go for expensive models, as you'll just get no grant at all. The main pages on the AWTF are 8 + 9 and the Income / Expenditure (I/E). You can attach a copy of the financial statement that you can download from the Downloads mentioned above (filled-in of course).
Some will only accept an application from one of these third parties, and won't send the grant to you directly, but will send it to the "responsible person" to administer on your behalf. Applications for such grants must generally be made by someone who knows the applicant in a professional capacity such as a social worker, health visitor or by a voluntary agency such as Citizens Advice or similar.
If you want to do an general education or training grant search, click here and use the search engine that this link sends you to EGAS (Educational Grants Advisory Service) at the Family Welfare Association below. This link will take you to the EGAS main page at the FWA's website. If you want to do an education or training grant search for a serving prisoner, click here to download the application form |
Maggie Pound,Grants Manager, Grant size is in the region of £500 on average, but
depending on the circumstances, can be a lot more, (i.e. several £K). FWA's priority (but not only) areas for funding are currently:
Initial applications for welfare grants (as above) must be made by a responsible person using FWA's general Grant Application Form. For a copy of the Grant application Form click here. Please note that the information requested must be provided on the form; appended documentation will not be accepted. They cannot help / Funds are not available for:
The application process |
Administrator, They don't usually make grants to individuals applying on their own behalf. As a small charity with limited resources, they rely on professionals like the ones listed below to assess their client's needs and, where appropriate, make an application on behalf of their client.
They don't normally make more than one grant per person or family in any twelve-month period. Although the VRF is a small charity, it has a national reach, so they don't want to concentrate limited resources in one area of the country or a single organisation. Please do not send in more than one request at a time: it is best to make an application to the VRF when there is a pressing need rather than for routine applications. To request app forms, contact the VRF Administrator. |
R.L. Glasspool Charitable Trust, Aims: The relief of the poor, sick and necessitous regardless of background, at the complete discretion of the Trustees
You won't get a grant for any type of medical or educational expenses. The cheque sent, is never sent to the recipient directly, but to some other "responsible" person to administer its spending. |
Charis Grants You may also be eligible for help from either of the following Trust Funds administered by Charis Grants. All four Trusts operate within a shared scheme with a common application form and assessment process. So it is possible to arrange for water, sewerage and / or energy debts to be cleared at the same time :-- The Anglian Water Trust Fund- you must have your sole or main home within the Anglian Water or Hartlepool Water regions, i.e. homes where water is supplied by either Anglian Water or Hartlepool Water or by another water company supplied by Anglian Water: Cambridge; Essex and Suffolk and Three Valleys . British Gas Energy Trust - is a national Trust Fund which helps only current domestic customers of British Gas or Scottish Gas by giving grants to reduce or clear arrears of gas or electricity debts, or help with other essential household bills or costs. EDF Energy Trust - Any domestic customer of EDF Energy can apply to EDF Energy Trust is aimed primarily at clearing energy debt but in exceptional circumstances can help with other bills and costs. Eos Foundation - You can apply to this Foundation if you are a customer of one of the following companies:
If you live in a home which is not connected to mains water or sewerage or are in some form of temporary accommodation e.g. hostel, you can still apply to the The Anglian Water Trust Fund for help if you live within the Anglian Water or Hartlepool Water regions. The Trusts can help people by giving grants to:
The Trusts cannot give you a loan or give you help with bills you have already paid or items you have already bought. In addition the Trusts cannot help you with the following :--
By signing the Anglian Water Trust Fund (AWTF) application form you give your consent to be considered for assistance from any of the trust funds administered by Charis. See also the example copies of filled-in good AWTF and filled-in bad AWTF application forms, which should guide you through making an application with a better chance of success. These examples are also good for giving you an idea of how to fill in application forms for other Trust Funds / Charities. |
The Secretary, |
| Mrs Pauline Austin, Paul Stephenson Memorial Trust, The New Bridge 27A Medway Street London SW3 2BD Tel: 0207 976 0779 Fax: 0207 976 0767 £200 People who have served at least two years of imprisonment and are near the end of their sentence or have been released recently. One-off grants of up to £100. Grants can be in cash or in kind for a particular rehabilitative need of the applicant or their immediate family, e. g. home furnishings, clothing, tools for work or assistance with college expenses. They will only give to someone with a London release address. However: Grants are not given for recreational activities, setting up small businesses or becoming self-employed, or for existing debts. |
| J.M. Kinder, Trustee, Eric Evans Trust, 55, Thornhill Square, London, N1-1BE Tel: 0207-607-4517 £750 The recipient must live in London or East Anglia, for educational / training grants which must be linked to sports in some way. Applications are considered every 3 months. |
| Jayne Buchman, Rivendell Trust, PO Box 19375, London, W4-2GH Tel: 0208-994-9809 £1K Preference is given to prisoners and ex-prisoners and the disabled- but you CAN'T pay ANY course fees with this grant, but you can apply for one for books, videos, essential equipment or specialist clothing, tools, travel costs, etc.. The trust also aims to support individuals who are musically gifted but need financial help |
| Mrs R. Fellows, Secretary, Gane Trust, 6, Sabrina Way, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9-1ST Tel: 0117-968-4266 £500 For crafts, social welfare, and architecture / design courses, or activities. A letter to above, along with a CV, details of the course or activity you want them to fund, and the financial reasons for the application. |
Charities Officer, Lawrence Atwell's charity - to assist people aged 16-26
with grants of £200 to £1,500 for vocational
training The charities welcome initial discussions
about whether an approach should be made. |
| Mrs Lynn Nenn, Salvation Army, 101, Newington Causeway, London, SE1-6BN, Tel: 0207-367-4783 Fax: 020 7367 4654 web site: http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk Only prisoners serving time or shortly after discharge, can get up to £500 for education or training courses. But you can also apply for additional grants for clothing for home leaves, suits for job interviews, work clothing and tools, etc. All grants are one-off, in the form of specific practical assistance such as for needs in the home, or to get, or do, work. Applications: In writing to the divisional director for business administration at the nearest regional office. |
| J.G. Wyatt, Secretary, Southdown Trust, Hillbarn Cottage, 10, Nepcote, Findon, West Sussex, BN14-0SN £500 For any good enterprise, i.e. any individual enterprise, especially if it is something to help other people (where it will get special consideration). This can be used for such things as course or training fees, books, clothing, living expenses, equipment. Send a nice letter with FULL details of what you want the money for, and a CV. |
| Mrs E. Heinink, Trustee, Tim Rice Trust, 31, The Terrace, Barnes, London, SW13-0NR Tel: 0208-878-7950 £1K For anyone in need, for educational purposes, such as training or course fees, equipment, etc. |
| Michael Coyne, Paul Vander-Molen Foundation, 92 Belgrave House, Wanstead, London, E11-3QP Tel: 0208-530-2212 £1K For the adventurous and / or disabled in order to realise their adventurous aspirations and to enjoy and participate in adventurous activities. But it is mainly (but not solely) for disabled people. It doesn't say "how" disabled they need to be to be eligible. If you are not disabled, and have something adventurous (an expedition), they will consider funding it. |
Tony Baylies, Secretary, This is for anyone in any kind of "need", but not for educational purposes. Preference is given to the elderly. Application by hand written letter only. Recurrent grants of £650 - £4,000. One-off grants for such things as TV licences and birthdays can also be given |
| Mr P.D. Godfrey, Podde Trust, 68, Green Lane, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3-3QX Tel: 0145-261-3563 £300-500 Individuals in need involved in Christian work in the UK and overseas can apply. Send a nice letter with full details of what you want the money for. The trust states that it has very limited resources, and what it does have is mostly already committed. Requests from new applicants therefore have very little chance of success. |
| Willie Docherty, Chief Executive, Royal Scottish Corporation, 37, King St., Covent Garden, London, WC2E-8JS Tel: 0207-240-3718 Fax: 020 7497 0184; mailto:enquiry@royalscottishcorporation.org.uk web site: http://www.royalscottishcorporation.org.uk £1K Must be Scottish born and living within 35 miles of Charing Cross, London. The trust gives weekly allowances to older people and one-off grants for essential household items and for training needs. Applications: On a form available from the corporation by posting (with SAE), or e-mailing / phoning with your contact details including your phone number and place of birth |
Director of casework, Elizabeth Finn Care helps people in need whose former careers have been interrupted or ended through physical or mental problems, loss of work and family breakdown or those struggling on low income in retirement. They can help the person who applies to them, their partner or their children. They can give grants to those whose former jobs required training that equates to NVQ Level 4 and above. For those people who were working before these qualifications existed there is a wide range of occupations they have identified which qualify for their support. They help ANYONE who is professional or similar by birth, marriage
or way of life and either British and Irish nationality, any age, anywhere,
any religious denomination,
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| Professor Geoffrey Holt The Director, Thomas Wall Trust, Thomas Wall Trust, PO Box 52781, London EC2P 2UT Tel: 020 7638 1753 Web site: http://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk application form Directions to individual applicants for grants or loans Guidelines on awards for individuals £1000 This is for any vocational or training course that leads to employment, but they prefer this to be a supplement to other sponsorship (i.e. someone else on the bandwagon first with an offer of other money to pay for part of your course, or whatever you're after). An S.A.E. of 16cm -x-11cm must be sent for the application form and guidelines, or you can download it from the above link. |
| A.C. Robinson, Secretary, Sir John Sumners Trust, 8th Floor, Union Chambers, 63, Temple Row, Birmingham, B2-5LT One-off grants ranging between £30 and £100 for "essentials". The trust will sometimes give an amount towards larger requests if other charities make up the rest. These will also pay your education and or training fees if someone else will pay part of it, such as the one above. Application forms from above. |
| Andrew Ingrey-Senn, Trustee, Sure Foundation, Hobbs Green Farm, Odell, Bedfordshire, MK43-7AB For a fresh start in employment for people such as ex-offenders . This is for anyone to get whatever they need to help them out. Education or training - anything goes. But they are a very small charity with very limited funds. This is a Christian organisation, so they prefer to give to people of a like mind. |
| Trevor. Last, The Ogilvie Charities, The Gate House, 9, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12-4JJ Tel: 01394 388 746 mailto:ogilviecharities@btinternet.com £250 Mainly (but not only) people who are, or have been, teachers or governesses in England and Wales. No education or training grants. Its only for the purchase of items, services, or anything else where there is no official source of help available. Preference is given to those living in Suffolk. The referring agency / responsible person may telephone the trust if there are doubts about their client's eligibility. Applications can be considered at any time. |
| Mrs D. Jenkins, Trustee, Michael + Shirley Hunt Trust, Ansty House, High St., Henfield, West Sussex, BN5-9DA Tel: 0127-349-2233 Fax: 01273 492273 £10K Relatives and dependants of prisoners, such as their spouses and children. Grants have been given, for example, towards helping a prisoner with disabilities gain work experience, and to help a prisoner buy essentials for her baby. Education, training fees, etc., whatever. This is a very flexible charity so can be approached for money for other causes. |
| Miss Jude Cohen, Royal London Aid Society, 69 Felhampton Road, London SE9 3NP Tel: 020 8851 7209 £1000 Offenders, both before and after discharge from prison, their families and young people 'at risk' (i.e. young people on supervision orders, etc). Grants are made UK wide, but they prefer to give to London and the south east of England. One-off grants, e.g. education/training, tools, specialist clothing. There's a preference for items that will help with employment. Grants have been given for clothing, furniture, to people discharged from prison and their families. These grants are for anything that helps you get employment, i.e. training / education courses, tools, clothing, cars, etc. |
| Mrs P. M. Blamey, The Charities admin, Fishmongers Company's Trust, Fishmongers Hall, London Bridge, London, EC4R-9EL Tel: 0207-626-3531 £7 -10K maximum, usually in the £1-2K range, Can be for any type of training course or education fees, especially for the disabled, but only for people up to 19 years of age. App's are considered in April, September, October, and answers given the following months. No grants for further or higher education. |
John Dowling Due to the timings of the Trustee meetings, please note that it may take 3 to 4 months for you to receive an answer from us. If you have any queries or require further information please telephone the Administrator. Applicants are actively encouraged to do so before submitting an application. |
| Mrs Antonia Johnson, William Gibbs Trust, Manor Farm, Middle Chinnock, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18-7PN £2.5K Artists, designers, researchers, scientists, writers etc. - grants for educational purposes. Send a CV, references, and a financial breakdown of what the money is needed for, along with a nice begging letter and an SAE for the reply. |
Mrs Susan Lenihan The Vegetarian Charity 56 Parliament Street Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 0DE Give up to £1K, for :--
This is mainly for the under 21's, but can be used for anything to do with vegetarianism, such as diet supplements and food alternatives. |
| Mrs Richard Saunders, Chair, Sheriff's and Recorders Fund, C/O Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, EC4M-7EH Tel: 0207-248-3277 £4K For prisoners on discharge or for the families of prisoners whilst they're still inside - for such things as household items (furniture, cookers, fridges, pots and pans, etc.) clothing, educational course fees and equipment or books, videos, etc. Application forms are needed (send an A4 SAE) from the above address. They give only to those with a Greater London "area" home address. |
| The Trustees, Patricia and Donald Shepherd Trust, PO Box 10, York, YO10-4XU £1K Must "usually" have a Scots or North English home address, and preference is given to "young" people who still live in the north of England or Scotland. |
| R.J. Percival, Assistant clerk, William Kendalls Charity, Wax Chandlers Hall, Gresham St., London, EC2V-7AD Tel: 0207-606-3591 Fax 020 7600 5462 £5K You need a London area home address. This is for education and / or training fees and associated costs, and for "RELIEF-IN-NEED"; in other words, to help you out if you're in "serious" need of something |
| Mr Neil Macleod, Secretary, A.B. Trust, 80 Gordon Road London W5 2AR Tel: 0208 998 9337 £10k This one gives, to promote cause of human dignity. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual. |
| Suzanne Hunt, Administrator, Ajahma Trust, 275 Dover House Road London SW15 5BP Tel: 0208 788 5388 £25K For any compelling "social need", health, development (education, or cultural) advocacy, human rights, disability, etc. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual. |
| Richard Stilgoe, Alchemy Foundation, Treveleux Manor, Limpsfield Chart, Oxted, Surrey, RH8-0TL £100K This will give to individuals, for such things as "individual enterprise", social welfare, penal reform, medical aid, disability, etc. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual. |
| David Jessett, Ashby Trust, 2 Church Lane Barford Warwick CV35 8ES Tel: 01926 624238 £50K Mature students ineligible for state support, young entrepreneurs starting up a business. It can be for education, training, whatever. However, I couldn't find much information to update this one, so its criteria may have changed. |
| Miss C. S. Gray, Secretary, Ashworth Trust, Foot, Anstey, Sargent 4-6 Barnfield Crescent Exeter EX1 1RF Tel: 01392 411221 Fax: 01392 685220 £10K This one gives grants for "General charitable purposes". So any well written application letter should do the trick. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but may give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual. |
| R.A. Brooker, Chownes Foundation, The Courtyard, Beeding Court, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44-3TN Tel: 0190-381-6699 £6K For training for "personal development", penal reform, relief of poverty, etc. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual. |
Mrs Sylvia Joan Spencer,
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Jennifer Jane Wheatley, It's not clear whether this charity will give to any money directly to an individual, but if they do, its safe to say that they will prefer to give it to a registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual. They give for :-- Education/Training |
G C McAllister, Scottish artists or their dependants in need, not necessarily living in Scotland. Regular or one-off grants according to need, single payments can also be made to cover emergency situations. Grants are mainly given to people who are older or in ill health. Applications forms from the charity. They should be returned directly by you for consideration in March or October, or at any time in emergencies. |
| Secretary to the trustees, Frank Chase Trust, Kelly's Secretariat, Washington House, PO Box 112, Reigate, Surrey, RH2-9LT Tel: 01737 244502 For education and training costs of the unemployed, or for the relief of poverty. Not sure if this one is still operating as there is little info available on it. It might be wise to give them a telephone call first. |
| Philip Roderick Denman, Secretary to, The Late Baron F.A. D'Erlanger's Trust, 36 Upper Cheyne Row, London, SW3 5JJ Tel: 020 7823 3432 People in need, including the elderly, infirm or children. Preference is given to the disabled. £100-£300 - not for debts, student grants or holidays. These will sometimes (but rarely) give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to a registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual such as a CAB, Social worker, or other welfare worker/agency. |
| The Treasurer, Henry Smith Charity, 5, Chancery Lane, Cliffords Inn, London, EC4A-1BU Tel: 0207-242-1212 £500K gives for any type of employment training. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other "responsible person" such as a registered charity representative, to administer on behalf of the individual. |
| Grants administrator, The Tudor Trust, 7, Ladbroke Grove, London, W11-3BD Tel: 0207-727-8522 £800K. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other "responsible person" such as a registered charity representative, to administer on behalf of the individual. |
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| Administrator, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, 18, Queen Anne's Gate, London, SW1H-9AA Tel: 0207-222-0601 £250K. These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual. |
Lawrence S. Fenton, FCA, |
| Mrs P. Fawcitt, Secretary, Sir Halley Stewart Trust, 88, Long Lane, Willingham, Cambridge, CB4-5LD Tel: 0195-426-0707 £66K These will not give any money directly to an individual, but will give it to any other registered charity to administer on behalf of the individual. |
| Carlton Younger, Trustee, Swan Mountain Trust, 34, North End Road, London, W.14 - 0.S.H. These give directly to individuals, for any training or educational pursuit. Prisoners and ex-offenders are welcome. Grants can be up to £1K |
| Mrs Barbara Anderson, secretary, The Cross Trust, P.O. Box 17, 25, South Melville Street, Perth, Scotland, P.H.1 - 5.E.S Tel: 01738-620-451. £3.5K This one only gives to individuals who are of Scottish birth or have a Scots parent. But they do give up to £3.5K for educational or training purposes, mainly for study trips abroad. |
| The secretary, Elsie Talbot Bridge Will Trust, 11, St. George Place, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, P.R.9 - 0.A.L. These give for educational and training purposes, but I don't know what their average grant, or their limit is. They will only reply if you include an SAE, AND a sheet of paper to write the reply on. |
| Mr Raymond M. Burton, The R.M. Burton Charitable Trust, c/o Trustee Management Ltd., 27, East Parade, Leeds, L.S.1 - 5.S.X 1K - Yorkshire and surrounding areas only This one usually limits itself to 1K, but a letter supported by a "responsible person" who is willing to administer the grant, can occasionally get a lot more. Mainly, but not exclusively, for educational and training purposes. This is a flexible charity. |
| E.E. Maule, Geoffrey Burton Trust, 1, Gainsborough Rd., Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11-7HT Tel: 0139-428-5537 £20K SUFFOLK ONLY |
| Lisa Williams, Secretary, The Drapers Charitable Fund, Drapers Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London, E.C.2.N - 2.D.Q up to £3K Needs to be supported and administered by a "responsible person". |
| Liz Coombes, Mrs L.D.Ropes 3rd Charitable settlement, Crag Farm, Boyton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12-3LH £1K for individuals - £100K for Organisation This is for education and / or training fees and associated costs, and for "RELIEF-IN-NEED", in other words, to help you out if you're in serious need. A well written application and an SAE for the reply. |
| Hugh David, Secretary, Professional Classes Aid Council, 10, St. Christophers Place, London, W1M-6HY, Tel: 0207-935-0641 £5K - The name says it all |
| Sandra MacIntosh, Welfare Administrator, NACRO, 169, Clapham Rd., London, SW9-0PU Tel: 0207-582-6500 £100 |
| Ann Creighton, Prisoners Education Trust, Argyll House, 1A, All Saints Passage, London, SW18-1EP Tel: 0208-870-3820 £600 |
| The Secretary, The Grut Charitable Trust Poole and Co. Solicitors, Mansion House, Prince’s Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EP People in need, especially children. Grants can be up to £100 apply in writing, and supported by a recognised body/authority to |
| E Wilde, Edward Wilde Foundation Durfold Cottage, Deerleap Road, Westcott, Dorking RH4 3LE People in need grants according to need apply in writing |
| AH Corin, Company Secretary, Royal Eastern Counties Schools Ltd. Brook Farm, Wet Lane, Boxted, Essex, CO4 5TN People under 25 with special educational needs in East Anglia grants according to need apply via application form or CAB/welfare agency |
| PC Jackson, Chair Jay Foundation Stanhill, North Hill, Little Balden, Essex CM3 4TD People up to 25 years old who are victims of abuse grants of £100-£500. Apply in writing |
| TKH Robertson, Glebe Charitable Trust Tweedie and Prideaux, PO Box 38078 Wimbledon DO, London SW19 Young people who are disadvantaged/disabled amounts according to need. Not for higher education fees. Applications via referral – no unsolicited applications |
| Clerk to the Trustees, Housing the Homeless Central Fund 2 Evershed House, Old Castle Street, London E1 7NU People who are homeless / with accommodation problems grants of £250-£300 Apply via social worker |
| J Sands, Society for the Assistance of Ladies living in Reduced Circumstances Lancaster House, 25 Hornyold Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 1QQ British ladies living alone on a low income grants according to need apply in writing at any time |
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