Foundation of Edward Storey
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- Email application
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- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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edwardstorey.org.ukAbout Foundation of Edward Storey
The Foundation of Edward Storey, established in 1693 in Cambridge by local captain, gentleman, and bookseller Edward Storey, is a historic charitable organisation rooted in Christian compassion. Its enduring mission focuses on dignified support for those in need, evolving from aid for local widows and maidens to managing over 100 sheltered flats for people over 60 in Cambridge, alongside modest grants and loans for essential living costs, transitional hardships, or annual allowances. Core values emphasise stewardship, independence, well-being, and targeted intervention, overseen by trustees experienced in faith and welfare. The Foundation blends traditional almshouse care with adaptive modern responses, prioritising beneficiaries connected to Anglican ministry.
What Foundation of Edward Storey funds
The Foundation supports individuals facing financial distress, primarily older women, by alleviating essential expenses, care needs, or bereavement hardships. It provides sheltered accommodation in Cambridge for people over 60, as well as grants and loans for essential living costs, transitional hardships, or annual allowances. The focus is on those connected to Anglican ministry, including widows, widowers, separated or divorced spouses of clergy from the Church of England, Church in Wales, or Scottish Episcopal Church, plus clergywomen, deaconesses, missionaries, or women professionally linked. Accommodation is strictly in Cambridge, while grants are available UK-wide.
Who can apply
The Foundation funds individuals only, not organisations. Priority is given to beneficiaries connected to Anglican ministry—widows, widowers, separated or divorced spouses of clergy from the Church of England, Church in Wales, or Scottish Episcopal Church, plus clergywomen, deaconesses, missionaries, or women professionally linked. It primarily supports older women facing financial distress. There are no income thresholds or geographic limits for grants beyond Anglican ties, though housing is Cambridge-only. Unsolicited applications are welcomed.
What Foundation of Edward Storey doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund organisations, projects, core costs, or capital appeals. It does not support charities or any entity other than qualifying individuals. Grants and loans are not available for general community projects or organisational expenses.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides modest grants and loans for essential living costs, transitional hardships, or annual allowances, alongside sheltered accommodation. It welcomes unsolicited applications. Funding decisions are at the trustees' discretion, with no fixed schedule or published grant ranges. The Foundation offers a rare housing-grants hybrid, blending almshouse care with financial relief.
How much does Foundation of Edward Storey give?
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Foundation of Edward Storey takes applications via email application.
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How much funding does Foundation of Edward Storey provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Foundation of Edward Storey directly for current funding levels.
Where does Foundation of Edward Storey fund charities?
Foundation of Edward Storey funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Foundation of Edward Storey accept unsolicited applications?
Foundation of Edward Storey accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Foundation of Edward Storey?
Foundation of Edward Storey takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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