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.
Meeting date: 21 November 2024. Deadline for applications to be received: 5pm 21st October 2024
Meeting date: 23 January 2025. Deadline for applications to be received: 5pm 9th December 2024
Meeting date: 22 May 2025. Deadline for applications to be received: 5pm 21st April 2025
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.