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| THE HENRY SMITH CHARITY
Registered Charity in England
and Wales number: 230102 |
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Programme areas
The Trustees use the following programme areas to classify their grants:
Hospitals and Medical Care
Projects providing residential care or health care for those who are sick or in need, and projects which provide outreach services such as home care support. Services operated by the NHS will not normally be funded.
Hospices and Palliative Care
Projects providing residential care or health care for those who are sick or in need, and projects which provide outreach services such as home care support.
Medical Research
Specific medical research projects will be considered, although the Charity does not normally fund cancer research. Generally, only applications from recognised “Centres of Excellence” will be considered. Please refer to separate guidelines.
Disability
Projects which are specifically aimed at the rehabilitation and training of the disabled can be considered.
Elderly
Projects for the relief of the elderly, such as housing or support services. Projects which can be considered are residential care or health care for those who are sick or in need, emotional support such as befriending services and day care centres. Preference will be given to projects in needy areas.
Young People
Projects that provide support to young people at risk, particularly those living in areas of considerable deprivation.
Drugs and Alcohol
Projects aimed at the support and rehabilitation of people with drug and/or alcohol problems, as well as those to support people at risk of developing such problems, will be considered.
Community Service
Projects that provide support for communities in areas of considerable deprivation including ethnic minority groups. This could include projects providing employment for the disadvantaged, shelter and necessities of life such as furniture for the homeless, or work with offenders.
Family Services
Projects which provide support to families at risk, including Home-Starts in deprived areas.
Homeless
Projects providing practical support for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
Holidays for children
Projects which provide holidays or outings for children from areas of considerable deprivation or children with a disability, aged 13 or under. For more information on this programme please call our Information Line on 020 7264 4970.
Major Grant Programme
The Major Grant Programme in East Lancashire for 2006 - 2009 is now closed to new applicants. This section will be updated with our next Major Grant initiative beyond 2009.