July 2009 - Hardship Fund Opens

The 16.7 million Hardship Fund for charities, announced in the Budget in April, has opened for applications. The fund offers grants of between £50,000 and £200,000 for third sector organisations in England that work with vunerable and disadvantaged people but are in financial difficulty .

To apply, organisations must have an annul turnover of at least £200,000 and deliver services in health and Social Care, housing support, education and training, or information advice and guidance. 

For further details please follow this link to the Cabinet Office - Office of the 3rd Sector webpages

For help in applying for the funds in Worcestershire please contact Peter MacKenzie-Shaw, Worcestershire Partnership Funding and Resources Manager

(Internal: 8738
(External: 01905 728738
(Mobile: 07703098012

email:PMacKenzie-Shaw@worcestershire.gov.uk

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