True Colours Trust - Individual Grants UK

Overview

Applications will only be accepted from or on behalf of any young person aged 18 to 26, their carers and families who are on low incomes, and which are submitted via a ‘referrer’ as outlined below in the How to apply section.

Applicants’ household must be on one of the following benefits:

• Income based Job Seeker’s Allowance
• Housing Benefit
• Income Support
• Council Tax Benefit
• Income related Employment Support Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance
• Pension Credit
• Tax Credit

And/or be able to demonstrate that the household is on a low income.

The referring person must have seen evidence of these benefits or evidence of all income into the household. The referring person must ensure that all criteria have been met and that applicants are in receipt of all Statutory Benefits to which they are entitled before making the application. The referring person must be prepared to take responsibility for the application through to completion.

Any grant made must only be used for the purpose given in the application form and for which it is awarded. Grants cannot be awarded for items that have already been purchased, or bills that have been paid. The majority of awards are unlikely to exceed £500. Please note we cannot contribute to trips overseas, structural building works, private treatment or the purchase of vehicles.

The True Colours Trust is governed by charity law and it is a condition of any grant made that the funding must be used for exclusively charitable purposes as part of the trust’s broader goal of supporting those with disabilities and/or complex health care needs.

Payment of the grant can only be made to a third party i.e. the referring person’s practice, a charitable organisation or CAB. If you are applying for help with equipment or similar we will make the cheque payable to the supplier.

Grants are discretionary and the trustees’ decision is final.

Applications can be for:

• household items (kitchen appliances, furniture, clothing, beds, bedding and carpets),
• play & exercise equipment,
• music equipment,
• computing and games equipment,
• mobile phone,
• leisure activities,
• hospital visits,
• driving lessons,
• sensory items,
• jet baths,
• holiday,
• removal costs
• funeral expenses.

Other items, recommended by a medical professional or social care worker, may be considered at the Trustees’ discretion, and are subject to the Conditions of the Award.