The Mother Humber Memorial Fund

A Hull charity giving one-off help to people in need, hardship or distress who live in the City of Kingston upon Hull, usually by supplying basic white goods, essential furniture, clothing and bedding. It helps individuals (not community groups): appeals are normally made through an agency such as social services or Citizens Advice on the person's behalf, and awards are usually under £500. It does not pay debts or give cash, and trustees meet monthly.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Amount not specified; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Individuals and households in need, hardship or distress who live within the City of Kingston upon Hull
The trustees normally only consider an approach via a recognised agency (e.g. social services, Citizens Advice, a health visitor) that confirms advice has been sought and comments on the application; individuals applying without an agency must explain why
The grant benefits the individual; organisations only apply on the applicant's behalf

What it funds

Relief of poverty and distress for Hull residents, normally the supply of:

Basic electrical white goods (new, standard white models)
Essential furniture (including beds)
Carpets (usually one room)
Clothing and bedding, though other types of appeal are considered

Usually one item; awards usually under £500 although there is no set limit.

Payment is made to a payee other than the applicant (e.g. a supplier) unless there are special circumstances.

What it will not fund

Debt repayments
Cash payments
Tumble dryers
Gas appliances
Second-hand white goods (normally)
Non-standard sized or coloured white goods
Carpeting more than one room (unless justified)
People living outside the City of Kingston upon Hull

How to apply

Download the latest application form from the website (it cannot be completed online)
Complete all sections, including the applicant's date of birth and a totalled weekly income and expenditure statement for the whole household with comments on any shortfall, surplus or unusual amounts
Attach a supporting letter from a third party (e.g. social worker, Citizens Advice, health visitor) and any quotes
Email to info@motherhumber.org.uk or post to The Mother Humber Memorial Fund, Suite 1, The Riverside Building, Livingstone Road, Hessle HU13 0DZ, to arrive before the Wednesday of the week before the monthly meeting
Trustees decide at their monthly meeting and advise how the award will be paid

Meetings are usually on the second Tuesday of each month.

Appeals with basic information missing will not be considered; deferred appeals must be resubmitted in full.

Have ready

Completed latest application form
Income and expenditure statement (weekly, all household members, totalled)
Supporting letter from a third party such as a social worker, Citizens Advice or health visitor (preferred)
Official letterhead of the referring organisation

Carpet appeals need a written quote with room size and cost per square metre/yard; bed appeals need type, size, price and supplier, and special or orthopaedic beds need written support from a practitioner; medical need may require written evidence.

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