The Percy Bilton Charity

Overview

Charities assisting disadvantaged youth, people with disabilities, people with mental health problems and older people may apply for grants towards furnishings and equipment (excluding office items), building or refurbishment projects.

NB the charity also supports individuals in financial need who are on a low income and have a serious, long-term illness/disability or are over 65 on a low income. For more information see here

Organisations

Who may apply

Only registered charities in the U.K. whose primary objectives are to assist one or more of the following groups:

• Disadvantaged/underprivileged young people (under 25 years of age)
• People with disabilities (physical or learning disabilities) or mental health problems
• Older people (aged over 60)

They do not respond to organisations who do not meet the above criteria.

Type of grants offered

They have two programmes for organisations:

1. Large grants – one off payments for capital expenditure of approximately £2,000 and over (the majority of grants fall within the range of £2,000 to £5,000). Preference is given to specific items of furniture and equipment (excluding office items) which the Charity can fund in their entirety.
2. Small Grants - up to £750 - Preference is given to specific items of furniture and equipment (excluding office items) which the Charity can fund in their entirety. 
    

Trustees prefer to use the Charity’s funding to complete projects in order to maximise effectiveness and ensure grants are taken up as quickly as possible. This means that minibuses are only considered in the final stage of the fundraising appeal. Please apply once you have a shortfall of £15,000 or less.

Who the charity will fund

The Charity will consider capital funding for the following projects and schemes:

1. Disadvantaged/underprivileged young people (persons under 25)
   Supported housing schemes and educational and training projects to encourage disadvantaged young people who may be homeless and/or unemployed away from crime, substance/alcohol misuse and homelessness.
   
   Facilities for recreational activities and outdoor pursuits specifically for young people who are educationally or socially underprivileged or disadvantaged
    
2. People with disabilities (physical or learning disabilities or mental health problems)
   Residential, respite care, occupational and recreational establishments for children, young people and adults with physical or learning disabilities or enduring mental health problems
    
3. Older people (aged over 60)
   Day centres, nursing and residential homes, sheltered accommodation and respite care for the frail or sufferers from dementia or age related disorders
   
   Projects to encourage older people to maintain their independence.