Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity

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Typical grants: £100 – £2,500
Where they fund: Mountsorrel parish
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Phone first

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mountsorrelcsf.org.uk

About Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity

Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity, operating as the Mountsorrel Community Support Fund, is a hyper-local grant-maker dedicated to relieving poverty, hardship and distress among residents of the Mountsorrel parish in Leicestershire. Guided by a mission to provide practical, compassionate support, the charity makes grants to both local organisations and individuals. All funding is strictly confined to the Mountsorrel parish area, ensuring that support reaches those who live in the community. The charity's intensely local focus means that organisations must show the majority of beneficiaries are parish residents, while individuals must have lived in Mountsorrel for at least six consecutive months. Funding is available for a range of essential needs, from household goods to project delivery.

What Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity funds

The charity funds organisations that deliver services supporting Mountsorrel residents in need, hardship or distress. This includes project delivery costs for activities that directly benefit people living in the parish. For individuals, grants are available for essential items and services such as household goods, mobility equipment, hospital travel expenses, footcare and gardening. All support is limited to the Mountsorrel parish area; organisations serving a wider area must specify the percentage of Mountsorrel users. The charity prioritises practical help that addresses immediate needs, reflecting its mission to relieve poverty and distress within the local community. Common causes supported include disability, mental health and general hardship.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include registered charities, community groups and individuals based in the Mountsorrel parish. Individuals must have lived in the parish for at least six consecutive months to apply. Organisations must demonstrate that the service they provide primarily benefits Mountsorrel residents; if serving a wider area, they need to show the percentage of local users. There is no restriction on religious affiliation. The charity supports residents facing need, hardship or distress, including those with disabilities or mental health challenges. Individual applicants may receive funding for only one item or service per calendar year.

What Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity doesn't fund

The charity does not fund retrospective costs, statutory services, repeat grants, or taxes and rates. Individual grants are not available for applicants who know they are moving away from Mountsorrel, and only one item or service per person per calendar year is permitted. Flooring grants are limited to one room and only from the charity's regular suppliers. For organisations, the service must primarily benefit Mountsorrel residents; if it covers a wider area, the proportion of local users must be specified.

How they like to fund

The charity provides one-off grants for specific items or project costs rather than committing to multi-year or repeat funding. Unsolicited applications are accepted and considered. Organisational grants support project delivery, while individual grants are for essential items or services.

How much does Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity give?

Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£100 – £2,500

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 29 sourced facts

Grants for OrganisationsOpen to applications

Online application form
8 rounds a year
Decisions in ~6 weeks
Single-year grants

Individual GrantsOpen to applications

Online application form
8 rounds a year
Decisions in ~6 weeks
Single-year grants

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What Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Funding organisations that provide support to residents of Mountsorrel in need, hardship or distress.

Where they fund

Mountsorrel parish

Costs they'll cover

Project delivery

They don't fund

Retrospective costsStatutory servicesRepeat grantsTaxes/rates

The full exclusions list (5)

The service must primarily benefit people who live in Mountsorrel; if covering a wider area, applicant must specify percentage of Mountsorrel users.
applicants may apply for only one item or service in their application and if the grant is agreed, they may not apply for further funding in that calendar year
Applications for flooring will require a quotation from MCSF’s regular suppliers to be provided with the application. The trustees are currently only able to consider applications for flooring for one room, and only where specific circumstances apply.
Grants may not be made to people living in Mountsorrel who know they are moving to another area.
Items agreed can only be delivered and installed to the applicant’s address in Mountsorrel.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipDisabilityMental health

How to apply to Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity

Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity takes applications via phone first.

Published programme route: online application form.
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What Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity's application asks

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Question 1

“First name”

Question 2

“Last name”

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity provide?

Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity typically provides grants of £100 - £2,500.

Where does Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity fund charities?

Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity funds charities operating in Mountsorrel parish.

Does Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity accept unsolicited applications?

Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity not fund?

Their published exclusions include: The service must primarily benefit people who live in Mountsorrel; if covering a wider area, applicant must specify percentage of Mountsorrel users.; applicants may apply for only one item or service in their application and if the grant is agreed, they may not apply for further funding in that calendar year; Applications for flooring will require a quotation from MCSF’s regular suppliers to be provided with the application. The trustees are currently only able to consider applications for flooring for one room, and only where specific circumstances apply.; Grants may not be made to people living in Mountsorrel who know they are moving to another area.; Items agreed can only be delivered and installed to the applicant’s address in Mountsorrel.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity?

Mountsorrel Relief in Need Charity takes applications via phone first. Published programme route: online application form.