Martineau Care Fund
The Martineau Care Fund from Suffolk Community Foundation funds essential equipment and hardship support for Suffolk residents with illness or disabilities where statutory services fall short.
Funder: Suffolk Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (open all year)
Funding Amounts: Up to £1,000 per application; one-off grants for essential equipment or hardship support.
Summary: Supports Suffolk residents with illness or disabilities by funding essential daily living equipment and hardship costs not covered by statutory services.
Key Information: Only registered health/social care professionals may apply on behalf of individuals; direct applications from beneficiaries are not accepted.
Description
The Martineau Care Fund, managed by the Suffolk Community Foundation, provides targeted grants to support individuals in Suffolk who are facing illness or disabilities and cannot afford essential daily living equipment or hardship costs. The fund is designed to promote independence and wellbeing by covering items such as mobility aids, specialised equipment, domestic appliances, bedding, and certain hardship expenses (e.g., heating, clothing, travel for hospital appointments) that are not otherwise funded by statutory services like the NHS or local authority. Applications must be made by registered health or social care professionals on behalf of beneficiaries.
