SMALL GRANTS
Since the Small Grants scheme was launched in 2005 the Trust has given over £63,000 to individuals, groups and carers in the UK . The purpose of these grants is to improve the quality of life for those with aphasia and their carers.
Applications are decide by two Trustees at the end of each month. You can download an application form and apply for any amount up to a maximum of £1,000. Each person or group can apply no more than once each year. Please click on the application form.
The diagram below shows the diversity of the grants. Please note that, except under exceptional circumstances, we no longer give grants to buy computers.
Of the many things we fund, aphasia software treatment programmes, are asked for most frequently. Before applying please take a look at the Aphasia Software Finder website www.aphasiasoftwarefinder.org. The aim of this website is to help people to find useful information, on one website, about all English speaking software programmes that aim to help improve communication for people with aphasia. We hope this website will help all concerned make informed choices. If you or a friend has aphasia, we strongly recommend that you seek advice from a speech and language therapist.
We now ask applicants to make a contribution towards their small grant if they possibly can, big or small. As a direct result of people’s generosity, we have been able to fund more small grants. If you gift aid your contribution it increases its value by 25p for every £1 donated. Please download the gift aid form below and send it in with your contribution.
We wish to thank all who have contributed. Your donations have made a significant difference and because of you, we have been able to help more people. Thank you.
Recipient of a small grant - ‘GoTalk’, a hand held communication aid, helps me to ask for a cup of tea.
Lincoln Different Strokes Exercise Group receives a small grant for Aphasia Communication Resources for the stroke survivors who have aphasia.
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