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Grants

Making opportunities possible through funding

Grants from South Wilts Mencap

At South Wilts Mencap, we’re here to support people with learning disabilities, their families and carers — helping to build a community where friendship, companionship and practical support go hand in hand.

Thanks to generous fundraising and donations, we’re able to offer financial help through our grants programme.

Our focus

What We Fund

We offer grants to:

  • Individuals with learning disabilities
  • Families and carers
  • Local organisations providin inclusive activites and support

All grants must:

  • Support our charitable aims
  • Be properly accounted for
  • Offer good value for money
  • Represent the best used of our resources

Please note: our grants are not a replacement for statutory funding and must not compromise the reputation of South Wilts Mencap.

Breaking down barriers to outings

Out and About Grants (for PMLD)

We know that for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), getting out and about can be difficult — especially when the cost of carers or travel becomes a barrier.

Our Out and About grants help make those special outings possible. Whether it’s a day out , a swim at Five Rivers, or afternoon tea in town, or you may need transport to attend one of our events,  we want to help make it happen.

We offer financial support towards outings for one or two people aged 18+ with PMLD.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Through our grants, we aim to strengthen our community by supporting those who care, those who take part, and the organisations that bring people together.

Individuals

If you have a learning disability and live in South Wiltshire, you can apply directly for support to help with activities, outings, or practical needs.

Families and Carers

If you are a parent, relative, or carer in South Wiltshire, you can apply for support to help someone with a learning disability take part in activities or outings.

Organisations

Local organisations based in South Wiltshire that provide inclusive activities or services can apply for funding to extend their impact in the community.
The application process

How to Apply

To apply for a grant:

  1. For more information on how to apply for an Out and About Grant or a General Grant please contact our secretary by email or phone on 07831474509 who will be happy to guide you through the next steps

2.      Return your completed form by email or post.

Email:

secretary@southwiltsmencap.org.uk

Post or drop-off:

South Wilts Mencap Secretary,
c/o South Wilts Mencap Shop,
16 Catherine Street,
Salisbury,
SP1 2DA

Applications must be received by the 1st of the month to be considered at that month’s Committee meeting.

Not sure where to start?

We're only a call away

If you’d like to chat before applying, feel free to contact our secretary Sue on 07831 474509.

Please refer to our South Wilts Mencap Grant Application Guidance for a complete copy of our guidance to applicants.

Let's make those little adventures possible - witha little extra help from South Wilts Mencap.