Guidelines for Grants & Donations

HHCT Working to Help Promote Health
 

Harlow Health Centres Trust is a registered charity which owns and is responsible for seven health centres in Harlow.  The company has been established for the management and development of health centre accommodation and the advancement of primary health care and other health related provision in the district of Essex & Hertfordshire, particularly in Harlow.  This can include providing grants and donations to organisations and individuals with similar aims.

Guidelines for Applying for Grants/Donations

These pages contain the information you need to apply for a Health Centres Trust Grant/Donation, as well as general information to assist you in making your application.
Please read through the pages carefully prior to completing the application form.
If you require any further information, or have any questions, please contact the Trust office at the address above.  ALL CONTACT MUST BE MADE THROUGH HHCT OFFICE
 
What type of project does the Health Centres Trust support?

           This fund has been established initially for the following purposes:
 

Purchase of equipment for health related purposes

Pump priming of new health delivery services

Education and training
 

Health related research

General grants and donations for health related purposes
 

Organisations/individuals may apply for a grant of £1,000 upwards.

HHCT reserves the right to receive annual accounts from applicant organisation. 

HHCT would generally expect to retain ownership of large items of equipment which would not normally exceed £100,000.

The project you are undertaking should fulfil a need/provide a benefit to the local community. 

The project may be one that aims to improve the local environment whilst promoting community health, or one that raises awareness of health issues.

The scheme is open to organisations and individuals within the area covered by HHCT.  Generally priority will be given to schemes that benefit the people of Harlow.

Who makes the awards?

Your application will be considered by the Trustees, who will, when needed seek specialist advice and also consult with other appropriate bodies.

The administration of the fund is handled by Harlow Health Centres Trust Limited.

How to apply

Your entry must be submitted on HHCT’s official application form, which can be obtained from the Trust offices. (Telephone 01279 453976)
 

Up to two sides of A4 supporting information may be submitted, such as plans, photographs or other visual material. Each item should be clearly marked with the name and address of the organisation involved.

Applications will not be considered for running costs such as salaries and other revenue expenses except within a fixed term project normally not more than twenty-four months.

No entry will be considered unless it can be shown that there is a clear timetable to complete the project.

What happens next

Once the Harlow Health Centres Trust has considered your application, you will be advised in writing of the outcome. If you are successful, you will also be informed of when and how your award will be made.


Important

All awards made will be strictly for the purpose(s) outlined in the application form and for no other purpose.

The decision of the Trust is final.  No correspondence will be entered into following this decision.

            Each application is considered on its own merits.

If necessary, the Trust may apply for additional information to support your application prior to any decision on funding.

 

The Trust reserves the right to assess the progress of your project following any allocation of funding.

Application forms and supporting documentation (with the exception of photographs if necessary) will not be returned.

The above notes are for guidance only.  Decisions on all applications remain within the discretion of the Trustees.

 The Trustees look forward to receiving your completed application