1 GETTING HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Your application should preferably come through a referral agency or a referee, eg Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Social Services, Vicar/Doctor, key worker.

2 THE TIMETABLE
2.1 Applications will be considered at a Trustees meeting.

Deadlines:
12 March 2011 for a meeting in April 2011
18 June for a meeting in July 2011
17 September for a meeting in October 2011
8 Dec for a meeting in January 2012

2.2 After your application is received, and before the Trustees meet, a visit or telephone call will be arranged.

2.4 You will be notified of the decision.

3 GRANTS
Generally, grants range from £100 - £1,000.

4 THE CRITERIA
The Beamsley Trustees are able to offer grants to residents within The Craven Trust area (see map), who are in need or hardship, or experiencing distress. This could mean paying for items, services or facilities which help to reduce their difficulties. They will not however be able to make grants to students nor individuals for foreign travel, for the payment of rates, taxes, or other public funds. Decisions are at the Trustees’ discretion and all information is treated with utmost confidentiality.

5 GENERAL
After completing the application form, please check it carefully and make sure you have included as much information as possible.

The Trustees cannot commit themselves to repeat or renew a grant.

If you are unsuccessful you will be advised whether you should re-apply.

Please provide evidence of your circumstances to support your application (authorised if possible) eg: copies of bank statements, correspondence, notices, etc.

You may be requested to contacted the Trustees after 6 months to confirm how the grant money has been spent and how it has helped you.

Please return your application to:
Linda Lee,
The Beamsley Trust,
4 Halsteads Way,
Steeton,
Keighley BD20 6SN

GRANT FORM