Trustees have recently agreed a programme of funding of grant support up to £10,000 to organisations with income up to £1million or less ( as shown in their latest accounts), that either operate within the Ancient Parish of Handsworth or can demonstrate that a majority of their users and clients reside in the Parish.
In light of the impact of COVID-19 in Birmingham, and the easing of restrictions, but the uncertainty of when a second wave of the pandemic might occur, Trustees will look to fund projects/initiatives that have developed plans to provide services and support to their clients and users that have been impacted disproportionately due to pre-existing inequalities (race/ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, faith), poverty and social exclusion by the pandemic in the Ancient Parish of Handsworth. Four areas of concern that Trustees will prioritise for this Programme:
- Needs of older adults (age of 55 years upwards) -Initiatives aiming to alleviate isolation and loneliness; initiatives that meet the specific needs of people with all forms of dementia including Alzheimer’s; initiatives that address the needs of older carers; initiatives that support older adults living in their own homes and remaining independent.
- Needs of children and young people (up to the age of 18 years)- Initiatives that enable children and young people to catch up with their education, training and learning and achieve their potential; develop their social and life skills.
- People with mental health issues – Initiatives that support people to manage mental ill health (depression, suicide, self-harm); initiatives that support mental wellbeing and resilience for those living in poverty (consequences of the pandemic, economic downturn, UC and welfare benefits affecting families)
- People who are homeless – Initiatives that provide emergency accommodation; initiatives that provide advice and information and advocacy support; initiatives that improve the co-ordination of support services
Applications can be related to one or more of the areas of concern.
Please download the guidance and if you require further information please email: info@handsworth-charity.co.uk