Combined Harpole Charitable Trust

The Trust funds a range of causes that directly benefit Harpole parishioners. These include relieving needy circumstances arising from financial hardship, health challenges, or social and economic difficulties. It also supports the advancement of education for children and young people. Specific examples include grants for professional care at home, such as short periods of respite or podiatry, and emergency assistance like the Christmas Grant for older residents facing hardship. All funding is hyper-local, supporting individuals and community groups within the parish of Harpole.

The Trust supports individuals and community groups based in Harpole, Northamptonshire. Applicants must have lived in the Parish of Harpole for at least seven years. Priority is given to residents experiencing financial hardship, health challenges, or social isolation, as well as children and young people needing educational support. The Helping Hands Grant is not means-tested and is available to people requiring professional care in their homes.

The Trust does not fund organisations, national charities, or projects outside Harpole. It only supports residents of the single parish, ensuring every grant directly benefits the local community. Activities or costs that do not have a direct link to Harpole parishioners are not considered.

The Trust offers several grant programmes, each with a specific theme. Some programmes, such as the Helping Hands Grant and the Education Grant, are available on an ongoing basis, while others, like the Christmas Grant and Fuel Grant, are offered at particular times of the year. Grants can be multi-year, particularly for education. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications, which can be submitted by email or in person. Funding is designed to be responsive to local needs, with a strong emphasis on direct, person-centred support.