Phyllis Harney Trust
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £500
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Phyllis Harney Trust
The Phyllis Harney Trust is a charitable endowment established in 2007, following the wishes of Mrs. Phyllis Fountain Harney from Keswick, Cumbria. Managed by a small group of volunteer trustees with no paid staff, it operates on investment income to relieve financial hardship among individuals and families in West Cumbria. Its mission centres on providing direct grants for essential items, services, or facilities to alleviate poverty, emphasising practical, case-by-case support without thematic restrictions. The Trust offers modest one-off grants for immediate relief, staying faithful to its founder's vision of individual poverty relief in the region.
What Phyllis Harney Trust funds
The Trust funds essential items, services, or facilities that address financial hardship for individuals and families in West Cumbria. Support is practical and responsive to local needs, covering costs such as household goods, clothing, fuel, or other necessities. There are no thematic restrictions—grants are purely driven by the immediate needs of those facing hardship. All funding is directed to individuals, not organisations, and is limited to the West Cumbria area.
Who can apply
The Trust supports individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship and live in West Cumbria. Beneficiaries are typically identified through referrals from local professionals, agencies, or community partners. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, cases are brought forward by those who know the individual's circumstances. There are no income thresholds or entity requirements—eligibility is based on genuine need and local residence.
What Phyllis Harney Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund organisations, charities, or groups of any kind. It does not support ongoing costs, capital projects, or programme-based work. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, and the Trust avoids core costs or any form of organisational funding. Grants are strictly for individual relief, not for projects or recurring expenses.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides modest one-off grants for immediate relief, not ongoing support. Funding decisions are made internally by trustees on a rolling basis, based on referrals from local professionals and agencies. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and works entirely through referral partners to ensure targeted aid reaches those in genuine need.
How much does Phyllis Harney Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Phyllis Harney Trust
Phyllis Harney Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Phyllis Harney Trust provide?
Phyllis Harney Trust typically provides grants of £100 - £500.
Where does Phyllis Harney Trust fund charities?
Phyllis Harney Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Phyllis Harney Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Phyllis Harney Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Phyllis Harney Trust?
Phyllis Harney Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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