Eleemosynary Charity of William Hobbayne

The charity funds project delivery that alleviates poverty, hardship, or distress among Hanwell residents. Supported activities include food banks, disability equipment, independent living aids, home visiting for families, domestic abuse recovery services, emergency household items, educational assistance for disadvantaged children, and befriending or drop-in services that foster social inclusion. Grants are intended for tangible interventions that respond to urgent local needs. The organisation must show how its work benefits Hanwell residents and, if based outside the area, detail how many people will benefit.

Registered charities, schools, and community groups based in or serving Hanwell are welcome to apply. The charity prioritises grassroots organisations with strong local ties over national bodies, noting that applications from national organisations are almost never considered. If an applicant is not located in Hanwell, they must demonstrate how residents of Hanwell will benefit and how many will be reached. Eligibility is open to both organisations and individuals, with separate programmes for families and individuals living in the W7 postcode area.

Salaries, core running costs, and debt repayment are not supported. National organisations that cannot demonstrate direct benefit to Hanwell residents are excluded. For the individual grants programme, debts are not funded, and grants are never paid directly to beneficiaries — they are disbursed through a sponsor or supplier. Acton and Southall are not covered by this funder's programmes.

The charity makes one-off grants for project delivery costs, not core or recurring expenses. Grants for individuals are paid through a sponsor or directly to a supplier, never to the beneficiary. The charity welcomes unsolicited applications and considers each on its merits in relation to Hanwell residents' needs. Partnership is local and practical, with grants aimed at funding specific items or activities that relieve hardship.