South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund
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swast.nhs.ukAbout South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund
The South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund is the charitable arm of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, established in 1995 and formalised in 2011 through mergers. Its mission is to enhance patient outcomes and support the wellbeing, training, and development of ambulance staff, volunteers, and communities across South West England. The fund supplements NHS services by focusing on direct patient benefits, staff welfare, and community resilience, guided by values of public benefit, health equity, and strategic adaptability. Distinctively, it invests in both immediate operational enhancements and long-term empowerment, such as volunteer First Responder programmes and public engagement in lifesaving skills.
What South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund funds
The fund supports initiatives that improve patient outcomes and staff welfare across South West England, strictly within Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. It funds staff wellbeing initiatives, additional training beyond NHS standards, and capital equipment such as defibrillators for schools and Raizer lifting chairs. Community Response Vehicles and the Community Ambassador Programme for CPR and Basic Life Support training are also supported. The fund prioritises projects that augment NHS capabilities through donor-aligned, flexible investments in staff motivation and community health equity.
Who can apply
The fund supports NHS ambulance staff, volunteer groups, and communities disproportionately affected by emergencies, cardiac arrests, or access inequalities. It does not accept unsolicited applications from external charities; funding targets internal NHS-led projects, staff groups, and affiliated First Responders. No income or size restrictions apply to eligible groups. Beneficiaries must be based within the fund's operating area of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire.
What South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund doesn't fund
The fund does not accept unsolicited applications from external charities. It does not fund unrestricted support for external organisations or activities outside its charitable objects. Grants are not available for projects that do not align with supplementing NHS services or enhancing patient outcomes, staff welfare, or community resilience.
How they like to fund
Grants are allocated ad hoc by the Charitable Funds Committee based on internal needs, with no public application rounds. The fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and focuses on internal NHS-led projects, staff groups, and affiliated First Responders. Funding is flexible and donor-aligned, supporting both immediate operational enhancements and long-term community resilience initiatives.
How much does South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund give?
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South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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How much funding does South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund directly for current funding levels.
Where does South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund fund charities?
South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund accept unsolicited applications?
South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust Fund?
South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust 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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