The Dunhill Medical Trust
GENERAL GRANTS
general grants
General grants are to fund work that is NOT research, or research-related.
There are four categories of award.
- building grants
- equipment grants
- core costs/staffing grants
- small grants, usually under £10k
A key aim is that the Trust’s funding should encourage and support innovative applications. As a rule to qualify for consideration, grant applications MUST be for an activity with a focus on older people.
The full criteria are set out within the Trust’s GRANT MAKING POLICY.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Applications that address the following are of particular interest to the Trust:
- the care and environment of older people
- the delivery of solutions that address disability, disease and frailty related to ageing
The Trust will consider applications for direct costs such as staffing, buildings or equipment for specific purposes related to the above.
EXCLUSIONS
To achieve the greatest impact with their resources the Trustees have decided that they will not fund:
- Organizations based outside the UK, or whose work primarily benefits people outside the UK
- Large national charities, with an income in excess of £10m, or assets exceeding £100m
- Issues that are already well-funded in the UK, such as heart disease, cancer or HIV/AIDS
- Sponsorship of individuals
- Sponsorship of conferences or charitable events
- Services or equipment that would be more appropriately provided by the National Health Service
- Charities representing specific professions or trade associations
- Grants to cover the revenue or capital costs of hospices*
- travel or conference fees (except where these items are an integral part of a project);
- new or replacement vehicles (unless an integral part of a community-based development)
- general maintenance.
*DMT is keen to encourage research to improve end of life care. Research studies undertaken within a hospice setting will be considered for support. See RESEARCH GRANTS
HOW MUCH
Although there is no lower limit for a grant, in practice no awards are for less than £1,000.
Whilst there is no upper limit, grants in excess of £1m are awarded only in the most exceptional circumstances.
HOW LONG
Grants are normally awarded for a maximum of three years. Special rules apply to small grants under £10k and to major initiatives.
WHAT HAS BEEN SUPPORTED
The Trust’s Annual REPORT AND ACCOUNTS lists all the grants made in the most recent financial year. The TRUSTEES Report considers the nature of some of the work that has been funded. Part three of the Report, discloses all grants made during the three most recent financial years.
SOME KEY POINTS ABOUT APPLICATIONS FOR GENERAL GRANTS
- Applicants may submit an initial 2 page outline proposal at any time during the year. No application form is required.
- All applicants making an initial outline proposal must follow detailed guidelines. To view these guidelines as a PDF click GENERAL GRANTS – guidelines for applicants
- Initial outlines are assessed. Those that satisfy the Trust’s criteria for support will be invited to make a formal application within a set timeframe.
- Formal applications will be subjected to appraisal by the Trust’s Grants and Research Committee.
- The Committee’s recommendations for support or rejection will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.
- Successful applicants will receive a formal grant offer.
The Dunhill Medical Trust always receives many more applications than it has the funds to support. Even if a project fits within the criteria and priorities of the Trust and a detailed assessment has been made, the Trust may still be unable to provide a grant.