The closing dates for the deadline for applications do not apply.

The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund is a well-known funder of projects that positively benefit people with learning disabilities, which has been their sole beneficiary group  since 2001 offering over £2.5 million in grants most years. With the vast majority of grants given by the charity below £10,000.

The type of projects supported within their general grants programme are:

  • Capital building, renovation or refurbishment works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools
  • Employment schemes
  • Play and play therapy schemes
  • Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs
  • Support for families, including respite
  • Independent living schemes

Applications have to be completed via the Baily Thomas website http://www.bailythomas.org.uk/, where the charity also offer a fairly comprehensive guidance notes.

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