The Deakin and Withers Fund

Overview

How much? Up to £880 for women nationwide who aged over 40, a member of a Church, single/divorced/widowed and experiencing financial hardship

What for? The money can be used to pay utility bills or for household items, but it cannot go towards anything that has already been paid for, or holidays.

When is the closing date? Open all-year round

How do I apply? Read the information below and complete an online application form

When can we expect to find out the outcome? Within six weeks 

This Fund, administered by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation, allows women nationwide to apply for a grant of up to £880 to ease financial difficulty and hardship.

What can the money be used for?

The money can be used to pay utility bills or for household items, but it cannot go towards anything that has already been paid for, or holidays.

The criteria

  • Over 40 years old
  • Single, divorced, or widowed women who are in need or hardship
  • Active members of a Church (view the full list on Churches Together’s website)

Supporting information required for the application

  • Bank statements
  • Copy of debt letter (where needed)
  • Quotes

How to apply

Before applying, please read the guidelines below as it explains the process such as the application form being required to be read and witnessed by a Member of the Church before submission. Our Grants team may contact the Minister for the Church for further details or speak with you to request more evidence.

You can download the application form below and return it to South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation at the address below:

The Campus

Pack Horse Lane

High Green

Sheffield

S35 3HY

Deakin and Withers Application Form

(DOCX, 157 KB)

Deakin and Withers Fund - Guidance Notes

- Who can apply?
- What we do and don't fund
- How to apply
- When filling in this application form (including involvement by a Minister of your Church)
- How we will deal with your application
- How long will it take?
- Grant conditions

(PDF, 95.3 KB)

Could your Church or centre help promote the Deakin and Withers Fund?

South Yorkshire Community Foundation is currently trying to spread awareness of this funding opportunity so Churches can share it with their members. We want more people to be able to benefit from this fund and your help spreading the word could make a big difference to people’s lives!

If your organisation can help then email Emma Mallinson (contact details below) so we can provide you with the information you need.

You can download the poster to put on your noticeboards.

Deakin and Withers Poster

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Meet Jess

Jess is responsible for leading the team which delivers SYCF's Grants Programmes, focusing on improved ways of working and streamlining. Jess is the lead officer for managing our volunteer recruitment and training for panels - providing on-going support and an annual panel members event. Her working days are Tuesday to Friday.

Jess O'Neill

Grants and Partnerships Manager

0114 242 4857

JOneill@sycf.org.uk

Jess O'Neill