Making an Individual Grant Application
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from people who are experiencing difficult circumstances. This may be because of low income or poor health.
​Most applications will be for an amount under £500. However, in particular circumstances the Trustees will consider requests for more than this amount.
To be able to apply you must:
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live within our area of benefit (see our map to check if you qualify)
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have lived in the area of benefit for at least 6 months (this does not necessarily have to have been at the same address)
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be living in permanent accommodation
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have been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK
You will not be able to apply if you:
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are planning to move out of our area of benefit
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have been awarded a grant within the last two years
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have received 3 grants in the past
What can be applied for?
You can make an application for the purchase of a specific item or service. We do not make grants to:
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pay for general living costs
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pay off debts
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buy floor coverings of any type (unless there are very exceptional circumstances)
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buy non-essential items
Most applications will be for an amount under £500. However, in particular circumstances the Trustees will consider requests for more than this amount.
How to apply
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Request an application form by emailing ec@earleycharity.org.uk or by completing our Pre - application questionnaire form
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Complete the application form answering all sections as fully as possible
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Your application will need a sponsor. This must be a person who, in a professional capacity, provides you with support, has knowledge of your situation and is willing to be involved throughout the grant process.
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Post your completed application form with all supporting documents to the Charity’s office
When will my application be considered?
Our Grants Panel meets eight times a year to consider applications from individuals for under £500.
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The next application deadline is:
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Applications must be received by no later than 12 noon on the closing date. Any applications received after the deadline will be automatically rolled forward to the next round.
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The full list of application deadlines and meeting dates in 2025 are as follows.
14th November 2025
Application deadlines for £500 and under
Application Deadline
17th October 2025
14th November 2025
Meeting Date (Decision taken)
​4th November 2025
2nd December 2025
Applications for over £500
Trustees will occasionally consider applications for over £500 for specialist medical or therapeutic equipment and for essential building repairs or installations for owner occupiers where disability requires alteration/works.
For these the decision process is two stage and the closing dates for submission of applications in 2025 are as follows.
Application Deadline
17th October 2025
Meeting Date (Decision taken)
​26th November 2025
For Further Information
You can email an enquiry to ec@earleycharity.org.uk or complete the enquiry form on the Contact Us page. If you would like to talk to someone, please call us on 0118 304 9369.