Local Funders Grants available in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
A guide to local grants that are open for applications throughout the year from charities, voluntary and community organisations. Ongoing Funding Sources
Richmond Parish Lands Charity Purpose: - The relief of poverty in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. - The relief of sickness and distress in the Borough. - The provision and support of leisure and recreational facilities - The provision of educational facilities and support for people in Richmond wishing to undertake courses. - Any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of Richmond.
Grants are available to both organisations and individuals and cover two strands of Main Grants Programme (Sharon le Ronde) and Education Grants (Amy Vogel).
RPLC also manage two linked charities.
The Bailey and Bates Trust Purpose: - The relief of poverty within SW14 postcode.
Its charitable objects are advancing education (including social and physical training) of persons who are under the age of 25 years who are in need of financial assistance. Grants are available to individuals and organisations.
Barnes Relief in Need Purpose: - The relief of poverty in the former borough of Barnes prior to 1965 (which roughly corresponds with SW14 postcode).
Available for children and young people, the elderly and people with disabilities and to individuals and organisations.
Contact 020 8948 5701 http://www.rplc.org.uk Hampton Fuel Allotments Charity Purpose: Hampton Fuel Allotment Charity supports families and individuals on low income with a grant to help with the costs of gas and electricity and essential household items It also provides grants to the voluntary sector to provide services and activities for people in need.
The area of benefit covers the following areas within Richmond upon Thames: Hampton, Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick, Teddington, Twickenham, and Whitton.
Contact 020 8941 7866 http://www.hfac.co.uk
Barnes Workhouse Fund
Purpose: • The relief of the aged, impotent and poor • The relief of distress and sickness • The provision and support of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation (with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants in the interests of social welfare) • The provision and support of educational facilities
The boundaries of the "Ancient Parish of Barnes" broadly correspond with the present postal area of London SW13. Barnes Workhouse Fund provides grants for organisations and individuals.
Contact PO Box 347, Hampton, TW12 9ED Tel: 07484 146 802 www.barnesworkhousefund.org.uk Richmond Civic Pride Fund Purpose: - A borough to be proud of – making public places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive and building stronger communities - Building capacity in our community – using the skills and talents of local people to benefit the local community - Contributing to the Village Plans - Commemorating World War 1 - Town centre initiatives (only projects that fall outside the scope and limited funding capacity of the Town Centre Opportunities Fund are eligible to apply) - Sport initiatives that meet the priorities of the LBRUT Strategic Principles for Sports and Fitness 2014-18
Up to 5K available for constituted organisations. Up to £1k for individuals and informal groups .
Contact Harriet Steele: Project Support Officer (VS) 0208 487 5259 [email protected] http://www.richmond.gov.uk/civic_pride_fund
SporTedd Purpose: Community fundraising for sport-related causes in Teddington, Hampton and Twickenham. Funds raised support local sport related good causes which can make a difference in the community. You can ask the group to consider your request by e-mailing them from their website.
Contact https://sportedd.co.uk/ Local Funding With Regular Application Rounds
Richmond Community Learning Fund The Richmond Community Learning Partnership (RCLP) regularly invite new applications for funding to support adult learning opportunities that are not already available locally, or easily accessible to Richmond Borough residents.
Website: http://www.richmond.gov.uk/community_learning Contact: [email protected]
Heathrow Communities Fund Awards grants to community projects through three distinct programmes:
- Youth projects - Communities for Youth - Sustainability and environmental projects - Communities for Tomorrow - Community projects - Communities Together
Website: http://www.heathrowcommunityfund.com Contact: [email protected] or call 01895 839 916
London Community Foundation London Community Foundation manage a range of funds across London including some that have Richmond as a benefit area. Closing dates vary so please sign up for their newsletter to keep up to date. They manage two Richmond specific grants:
- Richmond Civic Trust offers grants to organisations who aim to improve the environment facilities and or physical character of LBRUT for the benefit of the community.
- Rowan Bentall Charitable Trust supports projects rooted in the local area which are lead by local people and improve the quality of life for people living in RBK/LBRUT
Website: www.londoncf.org.uk The Gannett Foundation The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Newsquest who own the Richmond and Twickenham Times. The fund is open once a year and preference is given to ideas which create a durable legacy for the community. Online applications are much preferred.
Website: www.newsshopper.co.uk/gannettfoundation Grants available for individuals
Eliza Countess of Derby Charity Purpose: - Payments for the benefits of poor persons resident in Kew for the relief of poverty, hardship or distress. Trustees meet each January to view its finances and consider nominations.
Contact: Marian Mollett 2 Branstone Road, Richmond, TW9 3LB [email protected]
Hampton Parochial Charities Purpose: - Provides accommodation for elderly retired living in Hampton/Hampton Hill (Almshouses). - Provides relief in need for persons living in Hampton/Hampton Hill.
Contact: Mrs Patricia Hicks HPC, 1a Jubilee House, Ashley Road, Hampton, TW12 2HX 020 8941 2016 [email protected]
School of Industry or Girls School Purpose: - For the benefit of young people resident in Hampton/Hampton Hill under 21 who need assistance towards payments of fees, travelling or maintenance expenses or by such other means while undertaking an apprenticeship, taking up a trade or profession or attending college/university.
Contact: Mrs Patricia Hicks HPC, 1a Jubilee House, Ashley Road, Hampton, TW12 2HX 020 8941 2016 [email protected] The Hampton War Memorial Charity Purpose: - To provide accommodation for men and women who have served in the HM forces.
Four cottages in Oldfield Road Hampton available to ex-service men and their widows or the deserving poor who have resided in the area for more then three years.
Contact: Mrs Patricia Hicks HPC, 1a Jubilee House, Ashley Road, Hampton, TW12 2HX 020 8941 2016 [email protected]
Hampton Wick United Charity Purpose: - Provides financial assistance for people living within the parishes of St John the Baptist in Hampton Wick, St Mark in Teddington and St Mary with St Alban. - Grants for those in need/educational benefit under 25.
Contact the clerk to the trustees to discuss informally.
Contact: [email protected] or call 01932 596748 Website: www.hwuc.org.uk
The Normansfield and Richmond Foundation Purpose: - The object of the charity is to provide grants to and for the benefit of people with learning disabilities formerly living in Normansfield Hospital, and for others living in the borough of Richmond or having strong connections with the borough.
Grants are available for organisations and individuals.
Contact: Denise Carr 7 Jordan Mews, Twickenham, TW2 5UA 020 8288 0042 The Richmond Charities Purpose: - An almshouse based charity that aims to provide housing to elderly local residents aged 65+ who are in need of an improvement in their living conditions. - It also administers two relief in need welfare charities, a relief in sickness charity and very small charity that awards quarterly grants to four deserving spinsters.
Examples of things which The Richmond Charities can fund include white goods, furniture, household items, help with utility costs, basic living expenses and special equipment.
Contact: [email protected] 0208 948 4188
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Richmond CVS www.richmondcvs.org.uk 020 8843 7945
Updated July 2019