Walton Charity Direct Grants

 Our Direct Grants programme is here to help individuals and families in Elmbridge who are facing financial difficulty and cannot get support through our Delegated Funds and Opportunities Funds or from other sources of funding. 

Please note, this is not an emergency fund. People should contact the Surrey Crisis Fund for emergency support.  https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/community/surrey-crisis-fund.  

How do people apply? 

To apply for a grant, applicants will need to be referred by a local organisation. You can find a list of referral organisations here: https://www.waltoncharity.org.uk/referral-organisations  

All applicants will be asked to provide bank statements or other financial information.  

What we fund 

  • Course fees for vocational training which could include life skills courses that are not Government-funded. Applicants will need to be referred by a career advisor or expert.  

  • Expenses linked to skills or work-related training. 

  • Childcare costs for people starting or returning to work. 

  • Other back-to-work support (eg, uniform or transport) 

What we don’t fund 

  • Furniture, household goods or appliances (our Delegated Fund holders may be able to help with these) 

  • School-related costs (our Opportunities Fund holders may be able to help with these) 

  • Rent deposits, rent in advance or rent arrears 

  • Degree course tuition fees or post-graduate qualifications 

  • Medical equipment, aids and adaptations normally provided by the NHS or statutory agencies 

  • Catalogue debts, credit cards bills, personal loans or debt to central or local government departments 

  • Funeral costs 

  • Holidays 

 

For more information about Walton Charity Direct Grants, call Amina Lawson, Grants Manager on 07935218699.