Apply for a Grant

Charity grants play a vital role in supporting communities, organisations, and individuals by providing financial assistance to achieve specific goals or address particular needs. These grants can range from supporting community projects, enhancing local infrastructure, to aiding individuals facing financial hardships. The William Marshall Charity, which has been a cornerstone of the Parish of Welney in Norfolk, United Kingdom, for over 360 years, serves as a prime example of how charity grants can benefit both individuals and groups within a community.

Individual Grants

The charity is able to help Welney residents by giving cash grants to those experiencing disadvantage and hardship. Grants can only be made to individuals in need. Please note that this funding replaces what is previously known as the Poor Widow’s Grant.

Please do advise us if you are receiving help or support from a third party charity or agency and would benefit from a collaboration with the charity.

Groups and Organisations Grants

The charity is able to make grants to charities and organisations supporting the relief of financial hardship or disadvantage of residents.

Furthermore, it is able to make grants to for charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Welney.

St. Mary’s Church, Welney
The charity is able to support the advancement of the Christian regilion by providing funds to the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Welney.

Apply for a Grant Today

Applications via the website are preferred, however if you require an application in an alternative format, or require assistance with completing an application, please do not hesitate to contact the clerk for confidential support.

Trustees meet quarterly and therefore your grant may not be immediately considered. A copy of the grant giving policy is available upon request. Please note that the charity is bound to defray all of expenses, before awarding grants, therefore available funds may vary from time to time.

Grants for Individuals in Need

To apply, simply complete the online Individual Grant Application Form by clicking the link above. Complete the form with the necessary information and return it to us with the required supporting documents. We are here to assist you every step of the way to ensure that you can access the support you need.

Should you prefer to complete your application by post, please download and print the form by clicking the button below.

Individual Grant Application

Make sure to provide all necessary information to ensure a smooth and timely review of your application.

Grants for Community Benefit

To apply, simply complete the online Groups and Organisations Grant Application Form by clicking the link above. Complete the form with details about your project, its expected benefits, and a clear budget outline. Submit the form along with any required supporting documents, and our Trustees will review your application carefully.

Should you prefer to complete your application by post, please download and print the form by clicking the button below.

Groups & Organisations Application

Make sure to provide all necessary information to ensure a smooth and timely review of your application.

Charity Details

The Clerk to the Charity is Jennifer Millard. She can be contacted during normal working hours via:

Phone: 07851 153 016

Email: clerk@williammarshallcharity.org.uk

The Charity is regulated by the Charity Commission – the William Marshall Charity (1206539). You can find more information about this charity on the Charity Commission website.

The Charity is a member of the Almshouse Association – 1400. You can find more information about this charity on the Almshouse Association website.