Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers

What can the Millennium Trust for Carers help with?

• A holiday, short break or outing to help relieve the pressures of caring.
• Household equipment such as a washing machine, tumble drier or fridge/freezer.
• A computer, laptop or tablet to make school work or adult learning easier, or be a lifeline to the wider world.
• Home improvements such as carpets, furniture, beds and mattresses, decorating and garden equipment.
• A personal hobby, pastime or leisure activities.
• A wheelchair power pack

What items we CANNOT assist with:

• Items solely for the use of the cared-for.
• Items or services that have already been purchased before receiving a grant – we cannot award retrospective grants. This includes where an item has been purchased but not paid for (e.g. a short break that has already been booked, or an item purchased on finance).
• Payment of utility bills, council tax or rent.
• Loans, debts or bankruptcy fees.
• Medical services and equipment.
• Small items of equipment for daily living e.g. fire guards, bath aids and ramps.
• Help with moving house.
• General subsistence costs.
• Mobile phones.
• Driving lessons and car maintenance.
• Repeat items over an extended period.

Please note: The fund will not consider requests within 3 years of a previous grant. Applicants who have not previously received a grant will be prioritised if there is high competition for the available funds.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted at any time while the fund is open. Decisions are made on a monthly cycle and completed applications will be taken forward for a decision at the next scheduled meeting.

Before applying please read the guidance and criteria to check that your request is eligible. This can be found at the beginning of the application form.

Download and print the application form using the link to right of your screen. Alternatively, contact Norfolk Community Foundation and arrange for a form to be sent to you.

Please ensure applications are complete. For your application to be considered you need to be able to explain exactly what you need and why, the cost and how you would benefit.

Applications must be supported by a professional referee who knows about your caring situation, and has the knowledge and skill to give a meaningful opinion on your request. A relative/ member of your family, friend or neighbour is not permitted.

Who can the fund help?

• Unpaid carers who live in Norfolk, of all ages and from all backgrounds, who are looking after a relative, partner, friend or neighbour in need of help because of sickness, age or disability of any kind.

Who is the Fund unable to help? • Carers who are not normally resident in Norfolk. • Children living in care and whose care is legally the responsibility of the local authority. • The fund will not consider requests within 3 years of a previous grant. Applicants who have not previously received a grant will be prioritised if there is high competition for the available funds.