Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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chftcharity.co.ukAbout Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity is an NHS-integrated charity dedicated to transforming patient, family, and staff experiences across the Trust's hospitals in Calderdale and Kirklees. It channels public donations into enhancements that go beyond core NHS funding, with a strong emphasis on partnership, community engagement, ethical governance, and direct impact on health and wellbeing. Guided by a 'public perception test', the charity ensures funds are used appropriately and effectively. Its mission centres on creating exceptional outcomes through innovative projects, supported by trustees from the NHS Foundation Trust.
What Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds funds
The charity prioritises tangible improvements in and around Trust hospitals, including medical equipment, care environment upgrades such as gardens, bereavement suites and family rooms, and mental health support for young people. It also funds staff training and welfare initiatives that boost patient care, as well as community projects tied to Trust sites. Special funds exist for neonatal care in special care baby units and for postgraduate education. All activities are focused on the Trust's hospitals and services in Calderdale and Kirklees.
Who can apply
Only NHS Trust staff, departments, or clinical teams based in Calderdale and Kirklees are eligible to apply. Projects must demonstrate additionality to statutory services, meaning they go beyond what the NHS already provides. Beneficiaries include Trust patients, families, visitors, staff, children, young people, the elderly, and local residents. External charities or organisations not connected to the Trust cannot apply.
What Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds doesn't fund
The charity does not fund routine NHS costs, core funding for unrelated organisations, or any project that fails the public perception test. It also does not support external charities or unsolicited applications from outside the Trust.
How they like to fund
The charity operates as an internal grant programme for Trust staff and teams, distributing funds raised through public donations. It supports specific project-based enhancements rather than ongoing core costs. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; only internal proposals from Trust departments or clinical teams are considered.
How much does Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds provide?
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds typically provides grants of £1,000 - £50,000.
Where does Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds fund charities?
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds accept unsolicited applications?
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds?
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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