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04/05/2012 - Nationwide Foundation’s Small Grants Programme Deadline Looms

UK registered charities have a week to submit their applications for funding to support survivors of domestic abuse and older people. As the Foundation is currently reviewing its grant programme, this may be the last chance for a while to apply.

The Nationwide Foundation, a registered charity, was launched in October 1997 with the aim of tackling financial exclusion affecting disadvantaged groups across the UK and addressing housing issues and homelessness among vulnerable groups across the UK. The Foundation makes donations to registered charities from funds made up of contributions from the Nationwide Building Society, Society employees, members and customers.

Registered charities in the United Kingdom with an annual income of less than £750,000 may apply for grants of between £500 and £5,000 for projects that support survivors of domestic abuse and older people (aged over 50).

The Nationwide Foundation award grants for the following target groups:

Supporting Older People (aged over 50 years):

• Tackling financial exclusion:
  • Accessing benefits.
  • Managing finances including debts.
  • Projects to protect older people from financial abuse.
  • Opening bank accounts and accessing other financial products.
  • Budgeting (eg help to manage household bills).
  • Help to plan the cost of care needs.
• Addressing housing issues and homelessness:
  • Help to make their homes warmer and more energy efficient.
  • Help to maintain homes and gardens.
  • Care needs assessments in their homes.
  • Support to live independently at home.
  • Services for those (older people) who are homeless.

Supporting survivors of domestic abuse:

• Tackling financial exclusion:
  • Training, workshops and one to one support for domestic abuse survivors on:
    • Accessing benefits.
    • Managing finances including debts.
    • Opening bank accounts and accessing other financial products.
    • Budgeting (eg help to managed household bills).

• Addressing housing issues and homelessness:
  • Help to find accommodation after fleeing abuse, including after being in a refuge.
  • Floating support (help to manage and remain in their home).
  • Interventions to make their homes safer and better protected.

The final closing date for applications is 14 May 2012.

Applications received after this date cannot be accepted as the Foundation's grant making programmes are currently being reviewed. Further information is expected in autumn 2012.

Visit the Nationwide Foundation's website for further information.

Source: Nationwide Foundation, 04/05/2012

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