The Trust seeks to cover most aspects of activities in Darwen. Education and social amenities are the biggest areas but we also cover medical areas and deprivation. Applicants should complete the form that they feel covers their situation the best and the Trustees will study each and every application carefully and request further information and possibly an interview to discuss the request. If in doubt make an email enquiry and advice will be given.

OBJECTIVES

The trustees prefer to assist with educational and social amenity matters that benefit the residents of Darwen.

  • Education absorbs approximately 46% of the annual grants.

  • Social amenities absorb approximately 42% of the annual income.

  • Medical items absorb approximately 8% of annual income.

  • Financial hardship absorbs about 4% of the annual income.

TYPES OF GRANTS:

Most grants are a single amount but some are spread over a longer period.

The trustees try to distribute all the previous years income each year and maintain a reserve for urgent matters.