Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities

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Typical grants: £1,000 – £50,000
Where they fund: Weymouth & Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Invitation only
Decisions: Quarterly

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About Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund enhances the provision of healthcare services for the population served by the hospital. The fund is deeply integrated with the hospital, filling gaps in specific clinical areas rather than core NHS services. It supports a local population of around 300,000, living within Weymouth & Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck. The fund is invitation-only and open to any member of the hospital, with grants targeted on projects in areas that do not have available designated funds. Its mission is to elevate patient care and staff welfare beyond standard NHS provisions, fostering compassionate, community-driven enhancements that deliver tangible improvements in health outcomes and experiences.

What Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities funds

The Charitable Fund enhances healthcare provision for the population served by Dorset County Hospital. This encompasses the provision of medical equipment, furniture and fittings, improvement of the environment and facilities, and enhancement of staff and patient education and welfare. Grants are targeted on projects in areas of the hospital that do not have available designated funds. The fund operates across Weymouth & Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck, supporting a local population of around 300,000. It benefits the general public and carers within the hospital's catchment area.

Who can apply

Applications for money from this fund are invited from any member of the hospital. The fund supports projects that benefit the general public and carers living within Weymouth & Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck. There is no religious restriction on applicants or beneficiaries.

What Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities doesn't fund

Charitable Funds cannot be allocated towards addressing budget deficits, filling funding gaps, or fulfilling personal needs of individuals. The fund does not support core NHS statutory services or general research.

How they like to fund

The fund provides grants for equipment, capital works, and training. It is invitation-only and open to any member of the hospital. Grants are targeted on projects in areas of the hospital that do not have available designated funds. The fund welcomes unsolicited applications.

How much does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities give?

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£1,000 – £50,000

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 10 sourced facts

General FundRolling applications

Invitation only

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Grants are targeted on projects in areas of the hospital that do not have available designated funds.

Where they fund

Weymouth & PortlandWest DorsetNorth DorsetPurbeck

Costs they'll cover

EquipmentCapital works & buildingsTraining

The full exclusions list (1)

Charitable Funds cannot be allocated towards addressing budget deficits, filling funding gaps, or fulfilling personal needs of individuals.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

HealthChildren & youthOlder people

How to apply to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities takes applications via invitation only.

Decisions are typically quarterly.
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities provide?

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities typically provides grants of £1,000 - £50,000.

Where does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities fund charities?

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities funds charities operating in Weymouth & Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck.

Does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities accept unsolicited applications?

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Charitable Funds cannot be allocated towards addressing budget deficits, filling funding gaps, or fulfilling personal needs of individuals.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities?

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and Other Related Charities takes applications via invitation only. Decisions are typically quarterly.