Pilkington Charities' Fund

The Pilkington Charities Fund supports organisations helping people in Merseyside affected by poverty, old age or ill health with the aspiration to achieve improvements to the lives of residents in Merseyside through the advancement of health, supporting disability services and the prevention or relief of poverty. Raising awareness of health issues and removing the stigma sometimes associated with health problems is also an important aim. The fund is able to offer both project and core costs funding to well-established organisations that have been operating for at least 3 years. Grants of up to £20,000 are available to support core service/project delivery for organisations with a proven track record and outcomes. The fund covers the entire Liverpool City Region including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral, with particular priority given to St. Helens. Eligible initiatives include financial and debt management advice, social inclusion initiatives for older people, projects developing resilience and wellbeing, salary costs for staff and support workers, and contributions to running costs. Grant requests should be proportional to income levels and not exceed 50% of annual income.