General Welfare
The Mercers’ Company supports grassroots and front-line charities that work to improve the lives of disadvantaged and marginalised people.
What we fund
Social and Medical Welfare projects that:
- Address the issues of addiction, family breakdown, homelessness or offending behaviour;
- Provide help for those with special needs; and
- Support the carers and families of those with special needs.
Community and General Welfare Projects that:
- Support local community centres and community outreach work, particularly work that is multicultural.
Youth Work that:
- Promotes the effective development of young people outside school, particularly through local youth clubs.
Care for the Elderly Projects that:
- Provide care and support for older people; and
- Develop improved services for older people, particularly the frail and isolated.
We also make Annual Donations to qualifying elderly individuals:
We Do Not Fund:
- Medical charities and medical research;
- Uniformed groups unless there is a Company link;
- Mother tongue classes (non-English); or
- Organisations that have made an application in the last three years.
Geographical restrictions: within the M25, particularly the inner London Boroughs
Do we fund salary costs? Yes, particularly within project costs
Capital Projects: restricted to appeals that are within the last 20% of their target
Dates of Meetings (please submit applications at least 4 weeks before meetings)
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Wednesday 19 September 2012
Thursday 15 November 2012
