W G Edwards Charitable Foundation

Open or will open again Age Aged 60+ Buildings and built environment environment Health promotion Health, wellbeing and sport Human rights and equality Miscellaneous People with disabilities Social inclusion Social welfare and poverty Antrim & Newtownabbey Ards & North Down Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Belfast City Causeway Coast and Glens Derry City and Strabane England Fermanagh and Omagh Great Britain Lisburn and Castlereagh Mid and East Antrim Mid Ulster Newry, Mourne and Down Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Small (up to £10,000)

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Overview

This small Foundation gives grants to refurbishment; equipment; innovative schemes for ongoing care; and projects which help people live active and fulfilling lives.

Funding Guidance

Trustees are interested in supporting a diverse range of charities which support older people, from large institutions to small community-run organisations.

Around 100 organisations each year are successful in obtaining grants usually between £1,000 to £1,500.

The Foundation was established to support capital projects and innovative projects but is unable to assist with running costs or salaries.

In order to apply, 90% of your beneficiaries must be over the age of 65.

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.

Supported themes

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. Their Trustees consider arts projects such as musical therapy and theatre groups in addition to specific projects including the creation of memory boxes.

View their annual report to see what they typically fund.

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