Individual Giving Fund highlights 2023
In 2023, we awarded 622 gifts and short-term grants to individuals, totalling £265,982.54. This financial support has provided immediate assistance when times are especially hard, such as when facing medical treatment, soaring bills and unexpected costs. Our average response time is 6 days, meaning applicants are not exposed to unnecessary uncertainty at a time when they are often at their most vulnerable.
An example of a time in someone’s life when they might need to apply to the fund is highlighted in Mr S’s situation. Following a cancer diagnosis and unable to work, Mr S’s statutory sick pay was coming to an end and he was therefore applying for benefits. Unfortunately, this gap in his regular income left Mr S feeling extremely concerned about how he would manage. Our short-term grant of £110 per month for three months bridged this gap and gave Mr S some financial security and helped ease some of his worry.