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The General Fund provides grants to small charities based primarily in Oxfordshire and Suffolk for projects that strengthen local communities and improve people’s lives.

They prioritise applications that demonstrate:

• Clear and meaningful benefits for people, communities, or the environment
• Strong local engagement, collaboration, or volunteer involvement
• Effective use of resources
• Realistic and deliverable plans
• Measurable outcomes

They are particularly interested in practical, locally driven initiatives that make a meaningful difference to people and the communities they serve.

• For conservation and environmental charities, see criteria for The Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Small registered charities based primarily in Oxfordshire and Suffolk with projects that strengthen local communities and improve people’s lives.

Maximum annual income:

£2,000,000

When to apply

Grant applications are reviewed on a month-by-month basis. You should know within 4-6 weeks the result of your application.

How to apply

Apply online via the HDH Wills website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Education and training Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Rural communities

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