Aims/priorities: The Rochdale Fund For Relief in Sickness is a local charity which was set up in 1903 to help any individual who requires help as a result of hardship caused by sickness, injury, disability or infirmity. This includes both physical and mental sickness, or deprivation of a nature likely to impair physical or mental health e.g. poverty or other adversity.
The fund can help by providing:
· Medical equipment for hospitals
· Equipment for Special Schools
· Help for individuals by provision of aids for daily living e.g. wheelchairs, hoists, IT equipment, adaptations to homes, special leisure equipment, medical aids etc. Also financial assistance towards the cost of washing machines, cookers, clothing, beds, bedding etc for those with illness in the family.
· Respite in the form of holidays and outings, nursing aid or comfort, help for close relatives to visit or care for patients.
· Other items, services and facilities at the discretion of the Trustees.
All grants are made solely at the discretion of the Trustees.
Who can apply? To be eligible to apply for assistance the individual MUST live in the Borough of Rochdale. This includes Wardle, Littleborough, Middleton, Heywood, Norden, Birtle, Milnrow and Newhey, but not Whitworth. We are unable to approve any applications from national charities unless they are able to supply names of individuals they are helping in the above area.
The Trustees may also make grants to other bodies, both statutory and voluntary, to assist them in providing equipment, services or facilities which may alleviate the suffering, or promote the recovery of a qualifying individual.
Grant amount: Up to £1000 for individuals and £5000 for organisations
Application process: You can find the application form and information on where to send the application form by clicking here. All awards are subject to the approval of the Trustees and requests must be supported by a letter from a recognised body such as Social Services, a Health Visitor, a Doctor or other appropriate authority.
Deadline: There is no deadline. Trustees will meet as and when applications come in.
Contact information: For more information you can click here or phone 01706 644187.