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The Norman Barnes Fund (administered by Rochdale Borough Council)

Norman Barnes Fund

A small welfare charity (registered charity 511646) administered by Rochdale Borough Council for the welfare of older people in the former County Borough of Rochdale. People aged over 60 living in Rochdale, Castleton, Norden or Bamford can apply for up to £300, and organisations that assist older people there for up to £500, once in any 12 months. Heywood, Middleton and Pennines residents do not qualify.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £500
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Individuals aged over 60 living within the modern boundaries of Rochdale, Castleton, Norden or Bamford (maximum £300), and organisations that assist older people in that area (maximum £500)
  • Residents of Heywood, Middleton and Pennines do not qualify
  • No organisation type, size or governance requirements are stated

What it funds

Welfare of older people in the area of benefit. Examples:

  • Domestic appliances such as fridges, cookers and washing machines (usually via a voucher for a local supplier)
  • Carpet and furniture
  • Essential house decorating or repairs
  • A recuperative holiday (with quotations and professional support)
  • Projects by organisations that benefit older people in the area
  • Expenses for visiting people (with quotations and professional support)
  • Tools, equipment or books

What it will not fund

  • Tax, Council Tax or any other statutory payments (except where relief is already provided from statutory funds)
  • More than one application per applicant or organisation in any 12-month period
  • Residents of Heywood, Middleton and Pennines

How to apply

  1. Download the Norman Barnes Fund application form from the council website
  2. Complete every section, including the statement of income, and explain why you need the assistance
  3. Ideally have a professional (e.g. doctor, social worker, Age Concern representative, councillor) add supporting comments on the form
  4. Return it by email to governance.committees@rochdale.gov.uk or by post to The Clerk to the Norman Barnes Fund, c/o Governance Support, Floor 2, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU
  5. If successful, the Clerk contacts you to issue a voucher or to obtain proof of purchase and bank details

Ex-Armed Forces applicants can authorise their details to be passed to the Armed Forces support team.

Have ready

  • Completed application form including statement of income
  • Written quotations for any items or services (e.g. carpets, decorating, beds, holidays, visiting expenses)
  • Supporting comments from a professional person where possible

Proof of purchase and bank details are requested only after an award.

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