Comment: | The Trust helps individuals and families of any age. To qualify for help, people must have a physical disability or long-term physical health problem, a low income, limited savings, and live in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire or Wiltshire.
The St. Monica Trust Community Fund helps in two ways:
+ to help pay for items that will improve quality of life, such as a cooker, bed, fridge, clothing, wheelchair, ramp, etc. Gifts can range from £20.00 to £500.00.
+ short term grants up to £20.00 per week to people who are in a crisis. Short-term grants can be awarded for a few months up to three years.
St. Monica Trust also has grants of up to £10,000.00 available to organisations / projects working to reduce the loneliness and isolation of people with a physical disability or long-term physical health problem. Grants may be awarded for capital items or running costs and are one-off payments. Organisations, please check current criteria and deadlines before applying.
For more information, or for an application form, contact the Trust direct. Application forms can also be downloaded from their website. |
