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The Ulverscroft Foundation provides community grants to organisations that support the visually impaired such as schools, libraries, hospitals, social and welfare groups.
Applications should be made in writing detailing how many visually impaired people would benefit from the project and the amount of funding already obtained. Alternatively, download an application form.
Contact: Mrs Joyce Sumner, The Ulverscroft Foundation, The Green, Bradgate Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7FU.
Applications are considered four times a year. Deadlines for applications: 15th March, 15th June, 15th October and 15th December.
www.ulverscroft-foundation.org.uk
The Will Charitable Trust provides financial assistance to UK registered or exempt charities in the following areas:
The charity has previously funded a VI friendly kitchen, hospices, day care and residential provision
To apply: Applications should be made in writing to the Grants Administrator.
www.willcharitabletrust.org.uk
The Wyseliot Rose Charitable Trust
The Wyseliot Rose Charitable Trust provides funding to charitable organisations in the UK for general charitable purposes.
This includes disability, age ill-health, financial hardship or some other disadvantage.
There is no maximum amount that can be applied for but grants usually range from £2,000 to £5,000.
Applications can be made at any time and should be made in writing to Jonathan Rose, The Wyseliot Charitable Trust, 17 Chelsea Square, London SW3 6LF.
The Yapp Charitable Foundation provides community grants to small registered charities in England and Wales towards core funding (running costs and salaries)for existing work.
It helps charities with an annual turnover of less than £40,000 and operating in one of their priority areas:
Before making an application do check the eligibility criteria as Yapp will only consider charities who meet all of their eligibility requirements. An application form can be downloaded from the website.
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation
The Building Society provides financial assistance to charities and good causes across the UK .
It's two priority areas are alleviating poverty and improving health/ saving lives. This includes children, the seriously ill, the elderly, the homeless and the disabled in the UK.
Charities and good causes recommended by members and staff may receive up to a maximum of £3,000. Groups that apply direct will be considered for grants up to a maximum of £500.
The charity has previously funded sensory toys and adapted equipment for individuals with physical, mental health and communication difficulties.
The Zurich Community Trust supports organisations that help disadvantaged people achieve a more fulfilling and independent lives.
It has local and regional grants programme across the UK in key locations. These are Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Fareham, Farnborough, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Swindon
Grants range from approximately £1,000 to £5,000 depending on location. They normally award grants to cover project costs but may make contributions towards one-off running costs.
The trust will fund a range of issues including supporting carers, special needs children, older people, people with disabilities, counselling and the homeless.
Charities and trusts that support community and disability groups are listed alphabetically: