Grants to Individuals
There's loads of information and guidance about giving welfare grants.
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Provide financial support for people affected by MS, where needed
This is a branch Essential so should always be adhered to.
This is a branch Essential so should always be adhered to.
Branch Standards
The MS Society has introduced minimum standards for branches when considering grants. The intention is to ensure that, wherever people live, their experience of approaching their local branch will be the same for all. Most branches are already applying these standards and as such will have no impact. John McCrohan, Grants Manager, wrote to all branches in January 2006, a copy of his letter is below. If you would like to discuss these new standards with John, please contact the Grants Team.
The MS Society has introduced minimum standards for branches when considering grants. The intention is to ensure that, wherever people live, their experience of approaching their local branch will be the same for all. Most branches are already applying these standards and as such will have no impact. John McCrohan, Grants Manager, wrote to all branches in January 2006, a copy of his letter is below. If you would like to discuss these new standards with John, please contact the Grants Team.
A Guide to Welfare Grants
This is the revised, 2004 edition. The document aims to provide you and your committee with the knowledge, skills and support needed to help your local MS community.
This is the revised, 2004 edition. The document aims to provide you and your committee with the knowledge, skills and support needed to help your local MS community.
A Guide to Welfare Grants - Jan 06 Update
Please download this update for a Guide to Welfare Grants.
Please download this update for a Guide to Welfare Grants.
MS Society application form
Form to be used for all grant requests
Form to be used for all grant requests
Young Carers Fund application form
The Young Carers Fund application form can be downloaded here. Branch comment is asked for in the final section although branches are not expected to contribute to the requests.
The Young Carers Fund application form can be downloaded here. Branch comment is asked for in the final section although branches are not expected to contribute to the requests.
Carers Opportunities Fund application form
Carers Opportunities Fund application form.
Carers Opportunities Fund application form.
COF Supporting Letter
Carers Opportunities Fund supporting letter which can be signed by branch committee members.
Carers Opportunities Fund supporting letter which can be signed by branch committee members.
Guidance for Branches - Developing Grant Making Policy
Guidance on developing grant making policy for your branch.
Guidance on developing grant making policy for your branch.
Guidance on funding respite care
This document is designed to help branches to negotiate funding for respite care with statutory providers, and also looks at alternative sources of funding.
This document is designed to help branches to negotiate funding for respite care with statutory providers, and also looks at alternative sources of funding.
Guidance for Branches - Ownership of Equipment
Advice on good practice for branches that own and loan equipment.
Advice on good practice for branches that own and loan equipment.
Guidance for Branches - Grants from other Charities
How to identify and apply to other charities.
How to identify and apply to other charities.
Disabled Facilities Grants
A mini-guide to Disabled Facilities Grants, detailing what they cover and how to apply.
A mini-guide to Disabled Facilities Grants, detailing what they cover and how to apply.
