All grants must meet our principal objective of providing support for adults with learning disabilities, particularly where support is not generally available from other sources.
To achieve this, grants are awarded to UK registered or exempt charities and community interest groups that provide services principally to people with mild to moderate needs.
Our criteria cover those areas that support the independence of adults with a learning disability. It is not an exhaustive list and allows organisations to innovate, whilst recognising the existing provision is vital in meeting current needs.
We can also provide support to individuals especially where gifts or legacies have been received accompanied by a Letter of Wishes.
Priorities |
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Employment and Training |
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Social Enterprises Employment Initiatives Skills Training Active Volunteering Transition services for adults 18+ |
Engagement in training to reach personal potential to work or volunteer Developing technical skills such as literacy, numeracy and job-specific qualifications Support towards moving into employment/being work ready or volunteering |
Financial And Inclusion |
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Rights and Entitlements Advocacy Benefits Entitlement Active Citizenship |
Support, information and advice to address financial issues Improved mental health and/or ability to cope Inclusion in personal decision making |
Support Networks |
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Day Care & Support Meeting People/Making Friends Support/Care in the Community Support networks for family and carers Respite Support |
Access to services supporting independence, friendship, involvement in the community and social connections Inclusion in decision making for programmes and activities Support for families/carers to help increase resilience and reduce isolation |
Accommodation |
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Supported Living Residential Care Dementia Care |
Support to gain access to/sustain suitable accommodation Skills to live independently and maintain a home Access to services supporting appropriate changes in accommodation if needed |