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Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

The Edward Wood Fund

Small grants of up to £500 for hearing-impaired children and young people aged 0 to 19 who live in Stoke-on-Trent or were educated there. It pays for needs not normally met by statutory bodies such as education, health or social services: specialist equipment or software, learning materials, and educational or social visits that bring young people together. The current round closes on 31 October 2026, with a panel in the week of 30 November.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £500
Closes in
13 days left
31 October
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Children and young people who are hearing impaired, from birth until the end of the year in which they turn 19, who live in the city of Stoke-on-Trent or have been educated in Stoke-on-Trent at any level
  • The form is written to be completed by a parent on behalf of their son or daughter

What it funds

  • Support for needs that are unobtainable via statutory bodies or agencies such as local education authorities, health or social services
  • Educational visits
  • Social events/visits which bring children and young people together
  • Acquisition of specialist equipment or software to aid in education and daily activities
  • Learning support materials
  • Support for specific activities for individuals which promote opportunities for inclusion and extended learning

initial support for a hearing-impaired student applying for a course of higher education will also be considered.

What it will not fund

Needs normally met by statutory bodies or agencies, such as local education authorities, health or social services

How to apply

  1. Complete the Edward Wood Fund application form (the 'Apply Now' page has an online form; the fund page also says the form can be downloaded and emailed to programmes@staffordshire.foundation)
  2. Give details of the young person and household circumstances, including household income and expenditure and where they are studying
  3. Explain what support is needed, any extenuating circumstances, how the award will help and how it will be spent
  4. Submit by 31 October 2026; assessment runs to 30 November and the panel meets in the week of 30 November 2026

notifications from w/c 30 November 2026, payments from 28 December 2026. The foundation can guide you through the form by phone.

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