Warwick Relief in Need Charity

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Typical grants: £250 – £2,000
Where they fund: Town of Warwick (CV34)
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Email application
Decisions: Quarterly

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About Warwick Relief in Need Charity

The Warwick Relief in Need Charity is a local grant-making body established in 1976 through the amalgamation of historic Warwick trusts. Its mission is to provide practical, compassionate relief to residents facing poverty, hardship, or crisis. Guided by values of community support, dignity, and efficient aid, the charity consolidates local charitable resources to deliver targeted, responsive assistance. It favours short-term interventions that foster self-sufficiency among vulnerable individuals and families, rather than long-term development work. This hyper-local focus and voluntary trusteeship distinguish it as Warwick's primary crisis relief source.

What Warwick Relief in Need Charity funds

The charity funds tangible, immediate needs for residents of Warwick town (CV34 postcode). This includes essential white goods, beds, carpets, school uniforms, educational materials, urgent house repairs, recuperative holidays, and income-support measures. Beneficiaries include children, elderly people, those with disabilities, and families in distress. Grants also support local organisations that deliver direct relief, such as community centres, hospices, mental health services, schools, and air ambulances. The focus is on short-term interventions that address crisis and hardship, rather than ongoing development.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, schools, and academic institutions based in Warwick. Individuals facing hardship can also receive support, but only through professional referrals from social services or Citizens Advice. The charity prioritises small to medium grassroots organisations that demonstrate clear evidence of need among local residents. There are no strict income thresholds, but all activities must benefit the CV34 postcode area exclusively. Beneficiary groups include children, elderly people, those with disabilities, and families in distress.

What Warwick Relief in Need Charity doesn't fund

The charity does not fund ongoing core costs, large capital projects, or developmental initiatives. It also excludes any work that takes place outside the Warwick town (CV34) boundary. Long-term development projects are not supported, as the focus is on short-term crisis relief.

How they like to fund

The charity makes short-term grants for tangible, immediate needs. It supports both individuals through professional referrals and local organisations. The funding is directed at crisis relief rather than ongoing development. The charity's voluntary trusteeship and non-bureaucratic approach allow for responsive aid.

How much does Warwick Relief in Need Charity give?

Warwick Relief in Need Charity runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£250 – £2,000

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 2 sourced facts

Warwick Relief in Need

Online application form
4 rounds a year
Decisions in ~8 weeks

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

Where they fund

Town of Warwick (CV34)

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipChildren & youthOlder peopleDisability

How to apply to Warwick Relief in Need Charity

Warwick Relief in Need Charity takes applications via email application.

Published programme route: online application form.
Decisions are typically quarterly.
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Warwick Relief in Need Charity provide?

Warwick Relief in Need Charity typically provides grants of £250 - £2,000.

Where does Warwick Relief in Need Charity fund charities?

Warwick Relief in Need Charity funds charities operating in Town of Warwick (CV34).

Does Warwick Relief in Need Charity accept unsolicited applications?

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

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

Warwick Relief in Need Charity takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.