Eligibility

You may apply to The W G Edwards Charitable Foundation if your charity fulfils the following criteria:

  • The charity is based in the UK
  • The charity is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, or the Regulator for Charities in Northern Ireland
  • The aim of your charity is to help people over the age of 65
  • You are applying for assistance towards a capital project such as refurbishment, furniture or equipment
  • You are applying for assistance towards an innovative project such as fitness classes, lunch clubs, gardening projects, etc.

Please note that in the case of your application being unsuccessful, the Trustees are unable to give feedback.

Our grants are loosely divided into Health and Community categories:

Health and welfare

The Foundation gives grants for refurbishment of residential care housing for the elderly and for building projects which are nearing completion. Trustees also consider the provision of equipment and furniture to enhance care and improve quality of life.

Community and innovation

The Foundation supports community initiatives which improve the quality of life for the over-65s such as exercise classes and horticultural projects. Our Trustees consider arts projects such as musical therapy and theatre groups in addition to specific projects including the creation of memory boxes.

Now you’ve read the eligibility criteria, click the button below to find out when applications open. 

When to apply

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