Kensington and Chelsea District Nursing Trust

Kensington and Chelsea District Nursing Trust grants

Grants for people living in Kensington and Chelsea who are sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm, towards up to two practical items or services such as essential appliances, beds and bedding, clothing or flooring. Applications are made by a referring organisation or professional on the individual's behalf, through an online form, at any time. Flooring is capped at £750.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Amount not specified; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Light; short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

Individuals or households living within the Trust's area of benefit of Kensington and Chelsea where someone is sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm, there is a clear and evidenced need for financial help, the item requested is appropriate to their circumstances, and other appropriate sources of help have been considered
Applications may be submitted by organisations or professionals on behalf of an individual; the online form requires the referrer's name, position, organisation, telephone and email, so in practice applications come through a referrer

What it funds

Grants towards a maximum of two practical items or services which help to improve an individual's health, wellbeing, independence or living conditions. Examples include:

Essential household appliances, such as cookers, washing machines, microwaves and refrigerators
Essential furniture, including beds, mattresses and seating
Bedding and essential clothing
Flooring where there is a clear health or welfare benefit
Essential electrical items, such as a laptop or television, where there is a particular need
Household equipment, such as vacuum cleaners
Delivery, removal, installation or connection costs associated with an approved item
Other practical items or services which the Trustees consider appropriate and consistent with the Trust's charitable objectives

The application form says a maximum of £750 can be awarded for flooring.

What it will not fund

General living expenses or ongoing household bills
Rent, mortgage payments or council tax
Debts or arrears
Items or services that should reasonably be provided by statutory services or another organisation
Costs that have already been incurred, unless the Trustees agree otherwise
Luxury or non-essential items
Ongoing costs which the applicant would be unable to meet after the grant has been awarded
Chest of drawers or wardrobes
Ovens

How to apply

A referring organisation or professional completes the Trust's online 'Application for Assistance' form (Cognito Forms), linked from the Trust's page
Give the applicant's details, years lived in Kensington and Chelsea, weekly income and expenditure, the items requested (maximum two), other help sought, and a case summary covering social situation, medical diagnosis and its effect on daily living, caring duties, reasons for any debt and household members
The Trustees consider the application and may ask for further information, attach conditions, or award a different amount or purpose
If approved, payment may go to the applicant, a supplier or another organisation

Do not buy anything before the Trustees' decision is confirmed.

For a bed, say single or double; for a washing machine, say whether a heated airer is also wanted.

Have ready

Quotation or other evidence of the cost of the item or service, where appropriate
Quote for flooring (must be uploaded if flooring is requested)

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