Thompson Pritchard Trust
The Thompson Pritchard Trust awards grants to organisations and individuals to assist those who have a serious health problem or disability. To qualify, a grant must be used for the benefit of persons living in Shropshire with a low income and little capital. Most of the awards are small grants made to individuals, and a decision can be made reasonably quickly (within weeks). The trustees meet twice yearly in April and October when decisions about larger grants are made. Examples of grants made include travel to and from hospital, convalescence, respite care, medical appliances, mobility aids and essential household appliances. Grants cannot be made for debts, bills or expenses already incurred. Applicants should include information about their health problems and financial situation together with the support of a ‘sponsor’ such as a health care worker, social worker, housing support officer or person of a similar standing who knows the applicant. An application form can be downloaded from the Applications page of the website.
27th SEPTEMBER 2023
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE THOMPSON PRITCHARD TRUST (PART OF THE SHROPSHIRE WELFARE TRUST)
The Thompson Pritchard Trust has been able to help the people of Shropshire by making over one hundred grants so far this year. Unfortunately, we are now at a point where the charity’s resources for 2023 are exhausted. To comply with the charity’s constitution, we are no longer able to issue grants until the start of 2024. Please do not submit any applications until that time.
Our website will be kept updated so that applicants and their professional supporters are aware of the situation.