William Heather Will Trust

The William Heather Will Trust, established in 1998 as a UK-registered charity (No. 1067916), advances health and saves lives by providing grants for medical, health, and sickness-related needs, primarily targeting people with disabilities and the general public facing health hardships. Governed by eight trustees including medical professionals, it emphasizes responsible stewardship through robust safeguarding, reserves, and investment policies, focusing on responsive, generalist grant-making to alleviate suffering and improve quality of life in Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex. Its traditional, pragmatic approach prioritizes direct need over thematic strategies or outcome frameworks.

The Trust funds equipment, medical expenses, project costs, and related core costs for health/sickness relief services, supporting both individuals (e.g., care or adaptive aids) and organizations delivering direct aid, such as small charities or voluntary groups addressing unmet medical needs for disabled people or the wider community.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and community groups operating exclusively in Hampshire, Surrey, or West Sussex, with a preference for small to medium-sized, grassroots entities; it does not accept unsolicited applications, as trustees identify beneficiaries internally. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £10,000 (occasionally up to £15,000), awarded adhoc via trustee meetings with no fixed deadlines or public process.

Distinctive for its strict geographic boundaries, dual individual/organizational support, and unambiguous health focus—excluding non-medical or out-of-area requests—this stable local funder stands apart from national or specialized health providers, ideal for local groups tackling disability and illness without open competition.