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Devonian Fund

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Devonian Fund

The Devonian Fund helps groups or individuals to alleviate mobility in relation to disability or ill-health.

This fund aims to help people overcome or relieve mobility problems, such as contributing towards the cost equipment that significantly improves individuals' quality of life. It can also help with specialised transport needs, such as accessible coaches or taxis.

The average grant is £500, however larger sums of £1,000 or more may be considered. Each grant is assessed individually.

For more information please click here. 

Groups

Groups wishing to apply to the Devonian Fund can do so using the application below. To apply please click here.

Application deadlines for groups:

30th April 2012

31st August 2012

17th December 2012

Individuals

Individuals are unable to apply directly to the Foundation; instead a Health Care Professional such as an Occupational Therapist, or group working with the individual can apply on their behalf. Applications for Individuals for the Devonian Fund are different from those for groups. Application packs can be downloaded below:

Word documentApplication form

PDF documentGuidance notes

Application's can be made throughout the year contact sarah@devoncf.com if you have any questions. 

Please email your application to grants@devoncf.com.    

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