Baily Thomas Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Difficulties (UK) – Deadline: 1 st August 2024
UK charities, Parent Teacher Associations, and schools can apply for grants
to help both children and adults suffering severe learning disabilities, together with autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme, and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works, as well as cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support:
• Capital building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools,
• Employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing, and horticulture,
• Play schemes and play therapy sessions,
• Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs,
• Support for families, including respite schemes,
• Independent living schemes,
• Support in the community schemes,
• Snoezelen rooms. The fund does not currently accept appeals from Community Interest Companies. Applications for £9,000 or below can be submitted at any time.