Janetta Topsy Laidlaw Trust
For group applications apply online: Small Grants Application Form
For individuals download the Individual Application Form and save it to your computer
Grants to support older people in Carlisle District
Funded by a bequest from the estate of Janetta T Laidlaw. Janetta, who died in January 2007, was an occupational health specialist who prior to her retirement was employed by the Cumbria Health Authority. She was a compassionate, generous person, expressing a wish that a trust be created to assist older people to remain in their own homes - also providing additional care. Her particular concern was the importance of retaining older people’s dignity.
£4,500 available this year
Last year we gave a grant of £300 for Brampton Community Association for Talking it over - dementia awareness and support group. (The project includes a week of special lunchtime events to coincide with Dementia Awareness Week 2008 and six support sessions aimed at carers, families and anyone affected by living with these issues. These sessions will be a chance to share experiences and access relevant, helpful information and form the kernel of a support group for Brampton in the future.)
Who can apply?
* charitable groups helping older people in Carlisle City Council area
* individuals in the area supported by health professionals or social workers
The Trust seeks to assist people experiencing significant hardship. It will support activities or costs which enable older people to remain in their homes and the provision of additional care. Applications from individuals must be supported by a health care professional (eg general practitioner or district nurse) or social worker. For more information please contact the Foundation office.
If you are interested, please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for Money guidelines page.
The Trust will not usually fund
* computers
* expeditions
* photocopiers
* promotion of religious doctrine
* vehicle purchase costs
How much can you apply for?
* maximum grant will normally be £500 over one year
* individuals will normally only qualify for one award from the trust
* if you wish to apply for a larger amount please talk to Foundation staff first
We also administer a number of small funds using similar criteria which cover specific areas or ages. We will automatically consider appropriate applications.
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact Jane Allen (tel 01900 820829/825760 fax 01900 826527)
For group applications apply online: Small Grants Application Form
For individuals download the Individual Application Form and save it to your computer
updated 26.04.2010