Deadline: 5-Jan-23
The Wolfson Foundation’s funding for hospices and palliative care organisations is now open for applications to support places which provide excellent care to patients and their families.
The Wolfson Foundation award grants towards new buildings, refurbishment work and equipment.
Aims
Your project should be for a new building, refurbishment work or equipment that leads to at least one of the following aims:
- Increased access to services for new and existing users
- Improved quality and range of services
- Improved financial stability of the organisation.
Funding Information
- Minimum grant amount: £15,000
- Usual grant range: £30,000 – £125,000
- Match funding required: Yes, if project cost is >£50,000
What they don't fund?
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There are specific projects and costs which are not eligible for funding from this programme:
- Carers’ organisations
- Support and therapy centres (e.g. cancer support centres, MS therapy centres)
- Equipment funds
- Facilities or equipment in hospitals, particularly where it relates to clinical care
- Respite accommodation and services.
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They also do not fund:
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Who can apply: Registered charities or hospices operating within the NHS
- Location of applicant and project: UK only
- Funding covers: New buildings, refurbishment work and equipment
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Your organisation should:
- be a registered charity or a local authority
- if applicable, have at least a ‘Good’ rating from a regulator such as CQC.
For more information, visit The Wolfson Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-hospices-and-palliative-care-organisations/