Hampstead Wells and Camden Trust

Background

The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust was formed in 1971 by an amalgamation of the following charitable funds:

• Hampstead Relief in Sickness Charity.
• Hampstead Relief in Sickness Fund.
• Hampstead Relief in Need Fund.
• Wells and Campden Charity.
• Wells and Campden and Stock Educational Foundation.
• Wharrie Cabmen's Shelter.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended to benefit:

• Persons who are sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm.
• Those in need and who suffer hardship or distress.
• Organisations or institutions providing services or facilities which help to relieve need or distress.

Value Notes

There are two funding streams:

• Small Grants: up to £2,000.
• Large Grants: are usually for sums between £2,000 and £10,000.

Grants are usually for one year but multi-year awards may be considered.

Match Funding Restrictions

Applicants should show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured for the project.

Who Can Apply

Formally constituted not-for-profit groups and organisations that are providing services in the former Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead may apply.

Location

Former Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Payment of taxes, including council tax.
• Payment of fines.
• Course or school fees.
• General fundraising appeals.
• Work that will not directly benefit the people in the Hampstead Wells and Campden area.

Small grants cannot be used for trips, outings and parties.

Eligible Expenditure

Areas of high priority for the Trust are:

• The relief and prevention of homelessness and poverty.
• Issues of debt advice and debt prevention.
• The advancement of health, especially mental health.

At present, Large Grant applications to support the most deprived areas (ie Kilburn and parts of Haverstock and Gospel Oak electoral wards) will be prioritised.

Small Grants are awarded to support work in alleviating poverty and hardship and working towards health improvement.

Grants can be used for covering core costs (regular running costs including salaries for a limited period) or for specific projects.

How To Apply

The application process is ongoing and applicants can apply at any time.

Large Grants applications are considered at quarterly Grants Committee meetings. Applications need to be received six weeks before the meeting date. Information on next scheduled meetings is available on the website of the Trust.

Small Grants applications are considered every 1-2 weeks.

The application form and guidance notes are available to download from the Trust's website.