Halton Foundation – Knights House Fund

The Knights House Fund is one of a number of funds under the umbrella of the Halton Foundation, which was launched in February 2016 to forge links between local community groups who need help, with local businesses who may be able to provide it. The Knights House Charity was originally established in February 1875 and was merged in 1972 with the Charity of Richard Garnett to be administered as one scheme. The Knights House Fund aims to support people in the borough of Widnes who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The fund supports both voluntary and community groups that are working in the Widnes area on a wide range of charitable projects. Voluntary and community groups need to be able to evidence the requirement for their project and show how it will reduce the need, hardship or distress of their beneficiaries. The fund aims to support projects that are alleviating poverty, responding to a basic lack of provision and relieving emotional and physical suffering. Examples of projects that may be funded include activities for people with disabilities, foodbanks, self-help groups, luncheon clubs, projects to reduce social isolation for vulnerable groups, debt advice sessions, domestic violence projects, and mental health initiatives. The fund will not support core salaries or general running costs but will consider sessional worker costs and an element of full cost recovery as part of a specific project.