The Ann & Ray Messer Foundation

The Ann and Ray Messer Foundation supports grassroots community projects in Merseyside, including Halton, with grants of up to £2,000. The fund has two primary aims: supporting children and young people aged 11-25 through community projects that focus on mental health and wellbeing, with priority given to projects supporting young people in crisis and prevention of suicide; and supporting older people through projects that help reduce isolation, improve health, build friendships, and help people learn new skills or develop new interests. The fund is specifically available to smaller grassroots organisations with an annual income under £150,000. The total budget available is approximately £16,000, and the Foundation looks to fund projects that clearly meet the criteria. Applications require documentation including governing documents, annual accounts, bank statements, a list of trustees, and safeguarding policies.