Albert Hunt Trust – grants to promote and enhance physical and mental welfare

Albert Hunt Trust grants of between £1,000 to £5,000 are available to registered charities for projects that promote and enhance physical and mental welfare.

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Greater London Fund for the Blind

The Greater London Fund for the Blind supports organisations who work with or wish to work with blind and partially sighted people within the M25 area. Up to £20,000 is available for a range of project areas.

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Percy Bilton Charity – Grants for Capital Expenditure

The Percy Bilton Charity runs a rolling programme of small (up to £500) and large grants (over £2,000).

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New Guide – Carers Rights and Entitlements

Richmond Carers Centre has produced a short guide with details of assessments and allowances to which unpaid carers may be entitled, plus signposting to local support organisations.

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Fundraising Fundatmentals Toolkit

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) have a free, four-part online guide to the basics of fundraising. Take a look here.

Dataset Documents

Do you need help sourcing data for your reports?  Greater London Volunteering (GLV) and Greater London Authority (GLA) have created a handy new document that could be just the tool to help.  Download their Dataset document here.

Legal Toolkit for Charities

Download a free toolkit from Slaughter and May.  The new resource is intended as a reference tool to help charities better understand some of the legal challenges they may face. Find out more and download the toolkit here.

Warm Home Discount Scheme

Households at risk of fuel poverty may be eligible for a one-off £140 discount on their Winter electricity or gas bill through this Government scheme. Anyone wishing to apply should get in touch with their fuel supplier.

De Byre Charitable Trust – Grants for Children

The de Byre Charitable Trust makes awards of between £1k to 10k, with an average award of up to £2k.  They support disadvantaged children, including those who are orphans, neglected, physically disabled and blind. Applications are invited in writing after an initial discussion.  Get in touch with George Georghiou at Mercer and Hole Trustees on 01727 869 141.

Nationwide Community Grants – Local Housing Projects

Registered charities, community land trusts, and housing co-operatives can apply for up to £50,000 for projects that support the vulnerable with housing needs or find new approaches to increasing the supply of housing.  Apply by 7 December.  Find out more.