The main grants and small grants programmes provide funding to aid the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. The Charity will fund projects concerning children and adults with the conditions generally referred to as severe learning difficulties or autism.
Funding is normally considered for capital and revenue costs and for both specific projects and for general running/core costs.
Some examples of the type of project that the Charity might fund are listed below:
- Capital building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools.
- Employment schemes, including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture.
- Play schemes and play therapy schemes.
- Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs.
- Support for families, including respite schemes.
- Independent living schemes.
- Support in the community schemes.
- Snoezelen rooms.
Research grants are directed towards the initiation of research into learning disability with the intention that the research can progress to a point where it becomes eligible for support from other major funding bodies.
Small Grant applications are accepted at any time and will be considered monthly, or as demand decrees.
The annual deadlines for submitting a General Grant are:
- 31 March for consideration in June
- 31 August for consideration in November
- 31 December for consideration in March
Applicants should check the website as submission deadline dates may be subject to change.
Application forms are available to complete online at the Fund’s website.
All applications to the fund will be subject to an independent review. Applications should be supported by two referees.
Contact Baily Thomas Charitable Fund for further information.
