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We manage the following dedicated funds that have been set up by individuals, families, companies, trusts and public bodies, and help them to support causes they care about.
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Grants of up to £5,000 are available to small voluntary and community groups, active for at least 12 months, with an annual income of less than £30,000 per annum. |
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The Brook Trust Small Grants programme will make grants of up to £5,000 to
organisations and individuals working to achieve positive social outcomes particularly in the areas of the elderly, offenders, women’s groups and parenting. |
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Aims to alleviate disadvantage by providing benefit to causes, individuals, voluntary
and community groups, particularly focusing on children and young people. |
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Grants ranging from £250 to £2,000 are available to support small conservation and environmental projects delivered by volunteer groups in rural communities. |
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The Crown Charitable Fund provides support to groups and organisations to develop facilities and opportunities for young people in the Herne Bay area. Grants up to £2,500 are available. |
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A charitable fund providing support to groups and individual children striving to overcome obstacles presented by physical and mental disabilities.. |
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The Kent Link Fund supports local charity and community projects around Land Securities’ developments in North Kent that aim to address; Education and Training (with a focus on addressing employability and worklessness); Housing and homelessness; young people with a focus on NEETS (not in employment, education or training).
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The Ivy & Jane Charitable TrustFund provides funding for respite activities and sponsorship for young carers in Gravesham area of North Kent. |
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Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Community Project Fund
Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Project Fund is a grant scheme set up to support community and voluntary groups based within 7 kilometres of the wind farm.
Grants are to a maximum of £5,000. |
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It is anticipated that this fund will be open for application from autumn 2010. Aims include reducing crime by improving life chances and broadening the horizons of disadvantaged inner city children through supporting the provision of countryside and musical experiences. |
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A Better Medway Community Chest makes grants of up to £5,000 to voluntary and community organisations working to support people in Medway to live healthier lifestyles, in 2010 only. Applications may be for events, trips, training and practical schemes that encourage communities within Medway to eat healthier, prevent and stop smoking, get active, drink sensibly and cope with stress.
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This programme aims to enable local people to create lasting change in their communities. Projects should be run by people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with and priority will be given to small, locally based groups in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community. While groups will be using a range of activities we specifically want 50% of the available funds to go to sports projects that:
- Increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation
- Help people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives to regain their confidence and self-esteem
- Encourage people to take part in sporting activities that bring communities together
Grants of between £1,000 up to £10,000 to projects in Kent and Medway.
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A charitable fund set up to raise funds for mental health charities in Kent. |
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The Allan Willett Foundation supports programmes, events, projects, awards and other actions that serve to promote a sense of cohesion and belonging in Kent. Funding for the current year is fully allocated.
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Particular interests are charities in East Kent, holistic medicine and mental and emotional health. |
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Grants ranging from £250 to £2,000 are available to support small conservation and environmental projects delivered by volunteer groups in rural communities. |
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Set up to specifically fund holidays for carers. |
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The High Sheriff of Kent’s Award Fund recognizes outstanding acts by public servants relating to the judiciary and by individual volunteers and others whose selfless acts have been of benefit to communities across the county. |
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The aim of the Fund is to raise money for specialist hospital equipment. |
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Awards of up to £50 are available to youngsters aged 16-17 leaving care and going out into the big wide world. |
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The KCF General Fund endeavours to support some of the many requests from groups and organisations that fall outside the criteria of our dedicated funds above. |
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