The scheme is intended to support smaller charitable organisations undertaking projects for young people, the disabled, terminally ill patients and others in need. The main objective of the Trustees’ grant-making is to improve lives and to lift people’s aspirations.
- Typically, grants of up to £5,000 are regularly made and occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved.
- Smaller charities may receive smaller grants of £250 upwards.
Applicants may apply if they have not received a grant from the Foundation within the last 18 months.
Funding is not available for the following:
- Individuals.
- Churches, cathedrals and museums.
- Exclusive charities which only help people from specific groupings.
- Core funding.
- General running costs.
- Salaries.
- Transport.
- Financial deficits.
- Building construction.
- Overseas projects.
- Groups which have received a previous grant from the Foundation within the last 18 months.
Projects costs are supported for activities involving:
- Disadvantaged young people.
- Those living with a physical or mental disability.
- The elderly and terminally ill.
- Other social welfare projects eg carers, homeless, ex-offenders.
Applications may be made at any time and will be considered at Trustee meetings which are held four times a year. In order to be considered for a meeting, applications should be received at least 28 days before the meeting.
The next meeting is on 27 October 2021.
Applications and futher infomration can be found at the foundation’s website (http://www.hedleyfoundation.org.uk). Completed application forms should be sent by post to the Foundation.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Lucy Janes
The Hedley Foundation
1-3 College Hill
London
EC4R 2RA
E-Mail: ljanes@hedleyfoundation.org.uk
