Northcott Devon Foundation

The Foundation supports work in disability, physical health, mental health and poverty relief. For individuals and families, grants typically fund equipment and household goods that promote independence and wellbeing. For registered charities, the Foundation supports activities that align with its own aims, particularly in disability, health and poverty relief. All funded work must take place in Devon for charities, or within Devon, Plymouth and Torbay for individuals. The Foundation does not specify particular themes beyond these broad areas, but prioritises applications that demonstrate unmet need and long-term benefit.

Registered charities operating in Devon may apply for grants. Individuals and families living in Devon, Plymouth or Torbay who are experiencing hardship due to disability, illness, injury, bereavement or exceptional disadvantage may also apply. The Foundation means-tests all applications and expects applicants to have first sought support from statutory services such as Social Services. There is no religious restriction. The Foundation prioritises those with limited means and a clear need for practical assistance.

The Foundation does not fund debt repayment, council tax or utility bills. It also does not support needs that can be met by Social Services or other public funding. For charities, no specific exclusions are stated beyond the general requirement that their aims align with the Foundation's.

Grants are one-off and modest in value, with the Foundation aiming to spread its resources widely. All applications are means tested. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and does not require match funding. It does not offer multi-year grants.