1930 Fund for District Nurses

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Dear colleagues

Although this has the title of district nurse, the fund is for community nurses

generally. If anyone knows of a community nurse who might need help, the fund

may be able to help them. Below are the details of eligibility and access.

The 1930 Fund for District Nurses

INTRODUCTION

The Fund was inaugurated in 1930 for the benefit of District Nurses by an

anonymous gift.

THE OBJECTS OF THE FUND

The Fund is for or towards the relief of community nurses who are in conditions

of need, hardship or distress.

It applies to those employed as one of the following: District Nurse, Community

Nurse, School Nurse, Health Visitor, Community Midwife or Community Psychiatric

Nurse

TYPE OF GRANT

The trustees can either award one-off grants for a specific amount, but

applicants can only apply once a year. or it may be more appropriate to

establish a regular payment. These payments may be short or long term depending

on the applicant's circumstances.

BENEFICIARIES

Beneficiaries may be working, unemployed or retired and are often experiencing

financial or health problems. Applicants must be able to produce evidence of

their employment as registered nurses in the community.

The Fund provides regular grants for help with living expenses; single grants

may be made to help in the purchase of specialist equipment or for items of home

maintenance.

INELIGIBLE

Grants cannot be awarded to assist with:

• care home fees

• educational fees

• private healthcare

• payment of debt

• Payment of rent / council tax

HOW TO APPLY

• An application form can be completed by the nurse, or by a third party

on behalf of the nurse. The third party can be a family member, a social worker

or a representative of an appropriate organisation such as a welfare agency,

residential home or citizen's advice bureaux. Please note that the application

form must be signed by the nurse or third party. A third party applying on

behalf of the nurse must include with the form, a letter of endorsement from an

approved authority. (A list is provided with the application form).

• If the application is for funds for home adaptations, repairs or for

the purchase of specific items a copy of the invoice or a quote for the work to

be done must be included with the papers.

ADMINISTRATION

There is a board of eight trustees, many of whom are registered nurses. They

meet quarterly to administer the charity.

PROCESS

• On receipt of the form the Trust Partnership, our administrators, will

have the application assessed by the Fund's trustees. The applicant will be

informed of their decision as soon as possible.

• Grants agreed will be made available to the beneficiary as soon as the

Trust Partnership has all the necessary information.

• The beneficiary or their representative will be contacted annually for

an update on their progress.

If there are any questions, or if you would like an application form or help

filling in your form please contact:

Mia Duddridge

The Trust Partnership

6 Trull Farm Buildings

Tetbury

Gloucestershire

GL8 8SQ