Voluntary groups, not-for-profits, and independently managed charities can apply for grant funding up to £10,000 to support the delivery of charity work improving social welfare in communities once served by Hillards stores. These areas include:
Derbyshire: Alfreton, Glossop, Mickleover.
Nottinghamshire: Hucknall, Retford, Worksop.
Gay & Peter Hartley’s Hillards Charitable Trust’s funding is most frequently awarded as a one-off grant of £1,000 to organisations delivering projects that include:
- Care for older people – luncheon clubs, outings, winter aid, combating isolation, social activities.
- Physical/mental health support.
- Children’s charities – enhancing sports/social opportunities.
- Church-based projects with a proven outreach factor.
- Education – reading support, literacy advocation, one-to-one support.
Applications can be made at any time.