The HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust

HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust General Fund

One-off grants of £1,000 to £5,000 from the HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust's General Fund for small registered charities working primarily in Oxfordshire and Suffolk. It funds practical, locally driven projects that strengthen communities, improve health and wellbeing, widen access to education, or protect the local environment. Applications are reviewed month by month.

You could get
£1,000 – £5,000
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Registered charities working primarily in Oxfordshire and Suffolk, with an annual income under £2 million
  • The FAQs say individuals are generally not eligible
  • The Trust prioritises applications showing clear and meaningful benefits for people, communities or the environment; strong local engagement, collaboration or volunteer involvement; effective use of resources; realistic and deliverable plans; and measurable outcomes
  • Applications are also assessed on the applicant's track record of delivering similar projects
  • Unsuccessful applicants may reapply

What it funds

Projects that:

  • Strengthen communities and bring people together
  • Improve health and wellbeing
  • Expand access to education and opportunity, particularly for those who face barriers
  • Protect and enhance the local environment

funding is usually provided as one-off grants. Awards are determined based on the scope and needs of the project, as well as the level of other funding secured.

How to apply

  1. Read the Grant Funding Guidelines and the Grant Applications FAQs
  2. Complete the online application form, with details of the project, budget and expected outcomes
  3. You receive a copy of the submitted application by email

the online form is a live form that must be completed in one sitting, so have all the information ready before you start.

Have ready

  • Details of the project
  • Budget
  • Expected outcomes

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