Hillards Charitable Trust

Grants

Guidelines

GAY & PETER HARTLEY'S HILLARDS CHARITABLE TRUST

Supports independent, locally managed, non-profit, voluntary and community-based organisations that provide social support to the communities once served by Hillards stores
Normally makes grants on a one-off basis up to £1,000
Makes two £10,000 grants where such a grant can deliver a significant impact for an organisation

The Trust supports

Care for older people luncheon clubs, outings, winter aid, combatting isolation, social activities
Medical health volunteer schemes, respite care, hospices
Physical/mental health support for the less able
Children’s charities enhancing sports/social opportunities
Church based projects with a proven outreach factor
Education reading support, literacy advocation, one to one support

The Trust does NOT fund

Any organisation with more than 33% of its income from statutory funding
Animal welfare/Wildlife organisations
Capital projects (e.g. building works) unless majority funding has been pledged
Church roof/spire/organ/window restoration
Community based activities run and managed by Local Authority employees
Environmental causes - conserving & protecting plants, geography & scenery
Expeditions/overseas travel/holiday schemes
Grant-giving organisations
Individuals’ personal needs
Uniformed Organisations

Loans or business finance
Local Authority day care centres/health centres
Mainstream education funding including teaching activities
Medical research
Minibuses – except maintenance/driver training support
Musical/Theatrical groups, Artistic productions, Touring companies
National charities without autonomy in an area covered by the Trust
Promotion of religion
Sponsorship/Fundraising events or activities by groups or individuals
University/college fees
Bodies that have received a grant from the Trust in the preceding 18 months.

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