Fund Name: Jefford Weller Fund

Before progressing with an application for this fund it is important to read the booklet:
Success - How to apply to Derbyshire Community Foundation
(click above to open as PDF file in new window)

Then carefully read the fund criteria set below.

We would also advise contacting the grants team to discuss your project ideas before applying.

Brief Description: 
This fund provides financial assistance to any community and voluntary organisation tackling homelessness issues and / or addressing housing problems.
The Fund was established by the Rev’d John Jefford-Weller and his wife Kathleen in 1988. Although they were motivated by their Christian beliefs and concern for the needy, the Fund is available to support individuals and groups of any faith, or none, who are working with homelessness and housing issues in Derbyshire.

More Information:
The fund works to help prevent homelessness - tackling the root causes & stopping vulnerable individuals spiralling into a situation where they may become homeless.
This could include supporting individuals with mental health problems, addictions, debt problems, dealing with domestic abuse and a range of other issues.
The fund also recognises the need for reactionary work - providing support for people who are currently homeless whether this be the basic provision of shelter and food or more long term support to re-gain tenancies, education etc.
The Jefford-Weller fund also offers financial assistance directly to the organisations working hard to bring about these changes in the form of grants for organisational improvements.

Type of Project costs funded:

• Capital (equipment) including refurbishment / building work

• Revenue (non-equipment) including running costs for a project or group

• Research costs

Priorities: 
There are no other priorities

Area:
Derby City and Derbyshire

Closing Dates:
There are no fixed closing dates. The decision making panel meet four times per year.  Decisions can be made quickly when time critical projects are presented

Examples of grants made:
£1,500 for a women's refuge to run art therapy sessions for children residing there
£2,000 towards costs for furniture to help young people with the transition from a sheltered housing project to independent living
£670 for a soup run project to cerate a canopy shelter for protection against the elements
£2,000 for an independent hostel to upgrade their office resources

Apply:
Download the application form and return to us by post (click here for the address)


Please remember to include the documentation requested in the Success booklet.

Also remember to make a copy of your application for your own records.
You will need this to track spend and complete monitoring if you are successful.