Martineau Care Fund
The Martineau Care Fund from Suffolk Community Foundation provides grants for essential daily living equipment and support to Suffolk residents with illnesses 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; awarded directly to suppliers, not individuals.
Summary: Supports Suffolk residents facing illness or disabilities with grants for essential daily living equipment or hardship costs not met by statutory services.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by a registered health or social care professional on behalf of the beneficiary.
Description
The Martineau Care Fund, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation, provides targeted support for individuals in Suffolk who are living with illness or disabilities and cannot afford essential daily living equipment or related support. Grants are available for items such as mobility aids, specialist equipment, domestic appliances, and, in certain circumstances, hardship funding for costs directly arising from illness or disability (e.g., heating, clothing, or travel expenses). The fund aims to improve quality of life and independence for vulnerable residents when statutory services do not cover these needs.
