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Wright Funk Fund

The Wright Funk Fund makes hardship grants to help keep families together or to support families in crisis.

Maximum Grant: £500 (though awards are usually about £200-£250).

About the fund holder

The fund was set up by an anonymous donor with the aim of helping families in crisis and those who simply needed some form of welfare assistance to get them back on track.

What we will fund

Depending on your situation, you could get an award of up to £500 for:

domestic equipment e.g. fridge, washing machine, cooker
carpets, bedding
support for carers
in exceptional circumstances, household bills.

Are you eligible?

The fund is for families in need of financial help who live in County Durham or Darlington.

You should have asked Social Services or Department of Works and Pensions for help before you apply to us.

Apply for a grant

Step 1. Download and read the full guidelines for this fund to ensure you fit within the criteria.

Step 2. Download an application form or call 0191 3830055 to request a paper copy.

Step 3. Fill out the application form including a telephone number for your referee (and ask permission for us to contact them if necessary) and send it to:

County Durham Foundation
Jordan House
Forster Business Centre
Finchale Road
Durham
DH1 5HL

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