The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund
The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, established in 1993, benefits a wide range of charitable associations and organisations operating within the County Palatine, that is the three counties of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside.
The Trustees are particularly interested in the following:
Coronavirus COVID-19
It is recognised that special demands are being placed on community organisations and charitable associations because of Covid-19. With this in mind the Trustees will be further interested in applications which seek support for activities which have particular burdens placed on them because of the infection. The list below cannot be exhaustive and does not exclude applications from others being considered.
· - Foodbanks.
· - Organisations providing Domestic Violence Support Services.
· - Volunteer organisations specifically supporting communities including those with restricted mobility or other disabilities.
· - Animal welfare activities.
- Other charities.
Details of the Fund in Merseyside, how to make an application and a sample layout of an application to the Fund are available as Word documents below.
The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, established in 1993, benefits a wide range of charitable associations and organisations operating within the County Palatine, that is the three counties of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside.
The Trustees are particularly interested in the following:
- Causes with which the Duchy has historical association such as Church livings, Estates etc. within the boundaries of the three Counties and purposes which will benefit the community.
- Trusts, Associations and Institutions that maintain and preserve monuments, Estates and possessions of the Duchy which prove to be of benefit tot he public and local community.
- Organisations which provide care and support for the elderly, infirm and disadvantaged members of society.
- Community Associations that benefit local people.
- Organisations for young people e.g. Scouts, Guides, Cadets and other youth organisations.
- Support for educational initiatives that will have beneficial results for the local community.
Coronavirus COVID-19
It is recognised that special demands are being placed on community organisations and charitable associations because of Covid-19. With this in mind the Trustees will be further interested in applications which seek support for activities which have particular burdens placed on them because of the infection. The list below cannot be exhaustive and does not exclude applications from others being considered.
· - Foodbanks.
· - Organisations providing Domestic Violence Support Services.
· - Volunteer organisations specifically supporting communities including those with restricted mobility or other disabilities.
· - Animal welfare activities.
- Other charities.
Details of the Fund in Merseyside, how to make an application and a sample layout of an application to the Fund are available as Word documents below.
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