The Deakin and Withers Fund
Overview
How much? Up to £880 for women nationwide who aged over 40, a member of a Church, single/divorced/widowed and experiencing financial hardship
What for? The money can be used to pay utility bills or for household items, but it cannot go towards anything that has already been paid for, or holidays.
When is the closing date? Open all-year round
How do I apply? Read the information below and complete an online application form
When can we expect to find out the outcome? Within six weeks
This Fund, administered by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation, allows women nationwide to apply for a grant of up to £880 to ease financial difficulty and hardship.
What can the money be used for?
The money can be used to pay utility bills or for household items, but it cannot go towards anything that has already been paid for, or holidays.
The criteria
- Over 40 years old
- Single, divorced, or widowed women who are in need or hardship
- Active members of a Church (view the full list on Churches Together’s website)
Supporting information required for the application
- Bank statements
- Copy of debt letter (where needed)
- Quotes
How to apply
Before applying, please read the guidelines below as it explains the process such as the application form being required to be read and witnessed by a Member of the Church before submission. Our Grants team may contact the Minister for the Church for further details or speak with you to request more evidence.
You can download the application form below and return it to South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation at the address below:
The Campus
Pack Horse Lane
High Green
Sheffield
S35 3HY
Deakin and Withers Application Form
(DOCX, 157 KB)
Deakin and Withers Fund - Guidance Notes
- Who can apply?
- What we do and don't fund
- How to apply
- When filling in this application form (including involvement by a Minister of your Church)
- How we will deal with your application
- How long will it take?
- Grant conditions
(PDF, 95.3 KB)
Could your Church or centre help promote the Deakin and Withers Fund?
South Yorkshire Community Foundation is currently trying to spread awareness of this funding opportunity so Churches can share it with their members. We want more people to be able to benefit from this fund and your help spreading the word could make a big difference to people’s lives!
If your organisation can help then email Emma Mallinson (contact details below) so we can provide you with the information you need.
You can download the poster to put on your noticeboards.
Deakin and Withers Poster
(PDF, 495 KB)
Meet Emma
Emma is one of two grants officers who work on South Yorkshire Community Foundation grant programmes. She is the main contact for some programmes for organisations and individuals and is happy to help with any grant enquires you may have. She is contactable Monday to Thursday, 10am - 4pm
Emma Mallinson
Grants Officer
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