Deadline: 5-Jan-22
The Wolfson Foundation is inviting applications from hospices and palliative care organisations to support hospices and palliative care organisations which provide excellent care to patients and their families.
Grants are awarded towards new buildings, refurbishment work and equipment.
Funding Information
- Usual grant range: £30,000 – £125,000
- Match funding required: Yes, if project cost is £50,000
- Minimum grant amount: £15,000
Outcomes
The project should aim to produce one or more of the following outcomes:
- Increased access to services for new and existing users
- Improved quality and range of services
- Improved financial stability of the organisation
The Foundation does not Fund
Examples of ineligible projects and costs include:
- Purchase of land or existing buildings (including a building’s freehold)
- Grants direct to individuals
- Grants through conduit organisations
- Overheads, maintenance costs and VAT
- Non-specific appeals (including circulars) and endowment funds
- Costs of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, expeditions, conferences, lectures, etc.
- Salary costs
- Running costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance
- Film, websites or promotional materials
- Repayment of loans
- Projects that have already been completed or will be by the time of award
- Support and therapy centres (e.g. cancer support centres, MS therapy centres)
- Facilities or equipment in hospitals, particularly where it relates to clinical care
- Carers’ organisations
- Respite accommodation and services
- Projects which focus on sports or arts
- Equipment funds
- Mobility scooters
- Air ambulances or helipads
Eligibility Criteria
The organisation should meet all of the following criteria:
- be a registered charity or a statutory authority
- be registered with the relevant regulatory authority, where applicable, and have at least a good rating
For more information, visit https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-hospices-and-palliative-care-organisations/
