Clare Milne Trust
The Clare Milne Trust supports disability projectsA piece of work that delivers an output. in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Clare Milne Trust provides grants up to £5,000 for projects improving lives of people with disabilities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Priority will be given to organisations that:
- Are run by people with lived experience of disability
- Whose primary mission is to support people with disabilities
- Engage volunteers
- Demonstrate sustainable impact
- Address clear community needs
For more information about this fundA sum of money made available for grant making, often with specific criteria/conditions. you can watch a funding focus video.
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Grant Categories:
- Closed
Grant requirements
To apply for a grant your organisation must meet the general Eligibility criteria. In addition to this, you must also meet the specific criteria of the grant listed below:
Who can apply:
- Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups working in Cornwall or The Isles of Scilly whose main purpose is to serve those with disabilities.
What it will support:
Projects that improve the quality of life, independence, or inclusion of people with disabilities in Cornwall.
All projects must benefit children, young people or adults with a disability who live in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. This includes physical, learning, mental and sensory disabilities. Please note: mental health conditions only qualify as a disability if they have a long-term (likely to last more than 12 months) negative effect on normal day to day activity (something you do regularly in a normal day).
The panel will consider applications for a wide range of projects – activities, advice and support, capital projects such as new equipment or building work, core costs, salaries and training.
- Projects or activities outside Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
- Projects that address mental health challenges not classified as disabilities.
- Commercial profit making organisations
- Organisations with significant free reserves
- Statutory/public sector organisations such as health authorities, schools, hospitals, parish and town councils
- Contributions to an endowment, payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans
- Grant making organisations or bodies who fundraise or distribute grants on behalf of other organisations
- Activities or projects which have already happened
- Regional offices of national bodies that do not benefit local people
- Organisations whose beneficiaries are not people
- Organisations or projects intended to influence people’s religious choices or to promote a particular belief system
- The promotion of political causes
- Any live grants to the Clare Milne Trust either direct or via CCF
The Clare Milne Trust is a charitable foundation in memory of Clare Milne. The Trust provides grants to improve lives of people with disabilities in Devon and Cornwall.
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Not sure where to start?
If this is your first time applying to us start by reading the Application Process & Guidance. Here you can find useful information and resources to guide you through the application process.
If you’d like to speak to our Outreach Officer you can find contact details at the bottom of this page.
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Grants FAQ
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Projects this grant has already supported:
Transforming access to the water for disabled and disadvantaged people
WetWheels invites CCF along on a fishing trip with a local Truro school to see how our funding is making […]
Drama Express tour their production of Schools out at Sockley with a grant from the Clare Milne Fund
Drama Express bring together children and young people with additional needs through performing arts workshops. Always keen to promote creativity, […]
Clare Milne Trust awards over £87,000 to support people with disabilities – Adsurf shares their story
17th July is Clare’s Day, which celebrates Clare Milne’s legacy. Together, Cornwall Community Foundation and Clare Milne Fund have awarded […]
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If you aren’t sure if one of our grants is right for you, you can contact our Community Outreach Officer. Jenny can answer your questions and guide you through the process. Book a Grant Support Call.
For questions about this grant contact Lisa on the details below.
Lisa Dymond
Grants Officer