Westminster Almshouses Foundation

The Foundation funds practical hardship relief for older people and vulnerable residents of Westminster, including support for isolation, ill health, and financial distress. It also runs an education and training endowment for young people through the Forrest and Grinsell Endowment. Grants support local charities and community groups working exclusively in the City of Westminster. The Foundation prioritises small, local organisations and does not fund projects where applicants hold significant financial reserves.

UK-registered charities and community groups operating solely in the City of Westminster are eligible. The Foundation favours small, local organisations without strict income limits. Beneficiaries are primarily older people, vulnerable adults, and young people in Westminster. Applicants should have strong local ties and a focus on grassroots support rather than large-scale programmes.

The Foundation does not fund national organisations or work outside the City of Westminster. It excludes capital projects, unrestricted funding, and projects where the applicant organisation holds significant financial reserves. Direct applications from individuals are not accepted.

The Foundation provides one-off grants for specific projects or hardship relief, typically modest in size. It welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Grants are non-recurring and focused on practical, targeted support rather than multi-year commitments. The Foundation retains a personal, enduring approach to funding, rooted in its centuries-old tradition of local charity.