Newham's People Trust

The Newham People's Trust was established to meet the needs of a number of individuals in Newham - children and adults - who might not otherwise get the support they need.

The new Trust Fund brings together a number of small charities and funds that have historically been run by the council.

Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, wanted to make sure that the new trust would keep to the spirit of the older funds, but would also reflect the needs of people in today's Newham.

Sir Robin said: "I am extremely pleased that this new Trust Fund has been established. Many of the old funds contained insignificant amounts and were tied to small pockets of the community. The new Fund will ensure that support can be targeted more fairly across the borough. The Trustees will be keen to maximise income through investments and fund-raising to ensure that the Fund is used as effectively and as widely as possible."

The trustees are drawn from councillors, local businesses, community organisations and the local Primary Care Trust.

Before completing the application form please note:

• The decision to grant a request for assistance from the Fund and the amount agreed is at the discretion of the Trustees
• The maximum amount that the Trustees will consider granting is £2,000
• Applications are welcome all year round; however the Trustees will aim to meet four times a year to consider applications. Upon submission of your form you will be advised of the next scheduled meeting of the Trustees
  

Examples of the things the Trust will not award grants for include:

• Bill arrears, including rent, gas, electric, water, etc
• Business start up costs or other business related liabilities
• Debt clearance
• Holidays abroad
• Laptops or computers
• University fees
  

In addition, Trustees will not consider making a grant where existing provisions from the council or other authorities, health or social care providers can achieve the same outcome.

Who can apply?

Applications are welcomed from anyone who is a resident in Newham, or submitted on behalf of a resident of Newham by a third party (for example from a registered charity, a teacher or a social worker), or from somebody who has been placed by Newham outside of the borough.

Categories for applications

There are two categories through which residents can make an application.

1. Pursuit of a talent or access to a trade, profession or calling (children and young people up to 25 years old)

Trustees may consider providing assistance to children and young people (up to 25 years old):

• who are recognised as gifted and talented, and wish to pursue development of this talent through avenues that are not provided for by other providers;
• who require financial or other assistance to gain entry into a profession, trade or calling, or to enable them to pursue their education.

2. Assistance for inclusion, to live independently, or access to employment

Trustees may consider providing grants to assist people who are in financial need, who are sick or recovering, disabled, or otherwise suffering mental or physical health, or who have a recognised learning disability, to:

• live independently;
• participate fully in their local community through improved inclusion;
• access employment opportunities.

Importantly though, the fund will not be used to subsidise anything that is already available from local or other agencies.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for, or nominating someone for help from the Newham People's Trust, please read through the information, complete the form (Word doc.) and send it to:

Newham People's Trust
Clerk to the Trustees
Legal, Human Resources and Democratic Services
3rd Floor East Wing
Newham Dockside
1000 Dockside Road
E16 2QU