Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £15,000
- 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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund
The Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund was established in 1996 to enhance the health and wellbeing of patients and staff across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Its mission is to fund equipment, activities, amenities and environmental improvements that are not covered by standard NHS budgets, complementing statutory services to improve patient experience and staff morale. Guided by values of compassion, partnership and public benefit, the Fund relies on donations and legacies. It focuses on patient-focused enhancements such as medical equipment, day rooms and relaxation spaces, as well as resources for vulnerable groups including children, elderly people, disabled individuals and those with complex needs. Staff wellbeing initiatives, training and facilities are also supported. This supplementary funding character ensures tight focus on unmet needs within the Trust's services.
What Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund funds
The Fund supports a wide range of patient-focused enhancements across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. This includes medical equipment, day rooms, relaxation spaces, and resources for vulnerable groups such as children, elderly people, disabled individuals and those with complex needs. It also funds staff wellbeing initiatives, training and facilities to improve retention and skills. The kinds of work supported are those that complement statutory NHS services, covering amenities, environmental improvements and activities. The Fund operates exclusively within the Trust's services, benefiting patients and workforce in community hospitals, children's services, palliative care, and specialist nursing areas.
Who can apply
Only internal departments and teams of the Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust are eligible to apply for funding. The Fund does not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations. External charities or groups are not eligible unless they are directly commissioned by the Trust. Beneficiaries must be patients or staff within the Trust's services. The Fund prioritises needs identified by Trust managers, ensuring that support reaches those who are most in need within the community.
What Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund doesn't fund
The Fund does not cover core statutory costs, which are the responsibility of NHS budgets. It also excludes research, political activities, religious activities, and unrestricted support. Projects outside the geographic area of Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin or outside the NHS remit of the Trust are not funded. This ensures that all contributions remain tightly focused on supplementary patient and staff needs.
How they like to fund
The Fund operates by invitation only, responding to internal requests from Trust departments. It does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is provided for specific enhancements and initiatives that fall outside NHS budgets, with a focus on collaboration with local staff. The Fund relies on donations and legacies to support both patient-focused and staff wellbeing projects.
How much does Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund 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.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund provide?
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund typically provides grants of £250 - £15,000.
Where does Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund fund charities?
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund?
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust General Charitable Fund 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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