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The Henry Smith Foundation

Kindred Grants

Grants for registered descendants of Henry Smith's sister Joane (his 'Kindred') who are in financial need or on a low income through no fault of their own. Support includes monthly or quarterly regular assistance, one-off grants for essential items such as a washing machine, student grants for a first degree, and school uniform and further education grants. Only people whose family connection has been confirmed through the Foundation's registration process can apply.

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

Who can apply

  • Registered members of the Kindred — verified descendants of (or adopted by) someone previously registered as Kindred, descended from Henry Smith's sister — who are normally resident in the UK (including the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey), can show financial need, and receive or have applied for all eligible welfare benefits
  • Partners living together apply jointly
  • Applications for under-18s are made by the person responsible for them
  • People who are not yet registered can register first; the Foundation is actively tracing lost branches of the family

What it funds

  • Regular assistance grant (working age): a monthly payment where income falls short of essential expenditure
  • Regular assistance grant (pension age): a quarterly payment where income is below twice the current Pension Credit amount
  • One-off grants for essential or important items or services, like replacing a washing machine
  • Student grants for Kindred taking their first full-time degree at a UK university
  • School Uniform Grant and Further Education Grant for children and young people whose household receives a qualifying benefit, including uniforms, further education expenses and, where needed, a laptop

What it will not fund

  • Applicants with capital over £40,000 (savings, ISAs, Premium Bonds, equity in property other than the main home, accessible private pensions)
  • Goods or services already paid for or committed to
  • Repaying loans from friends or family
  • Legal fees, advice or representation
  • Non-priority debts such as credit cards, overdrafts or catalogues (priority debts only after professional advice)
  • Repeated or high volumes of requests, or costs that could reasonably be anticipated or budgeted for

How to apply

  1. Contact the Kindred Team to register (if not already registered) or request an application form: 020 7264 4970 option 2, or kindred@henrysmith.foundation
  2. Complete the Kindred grant application form with supporting evidence

the Foundation may refer you to its advice partner Pennysmart for benefits, debt or budgeting help, and may not decide until that advice is taken up.

regular assistance is reviewed each quarter; contact the team at the start of January, April, July and October to confirm your circumstances.

Have ready

  • 3 months' bank statements for all accounts (yours and your partner's)
  • 3 months' payslips or other recent proof of income
  • Latest accounts if self-employed
  • Recent benefit award letters or statements
  • One-off grants: website links, invoices, quotes or estimates for the item or cost (usually more than one quote)

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