Grants

Who may apply for a grant?

Applications must be for health care or illness related issues.

Priority will be given to people living in Bungay and patients of the Bungay Medical Practice.

Priority will also be given to organisations that provide health care to individuals in the practice area (including the Bungay Medical Practice), or transport for patients attending the practice or local hospitals for treatment and follow up.

What are grants made for?

The trustees prefer applications for specific items,  for example, stair lifts, specialist beds, and lifting equipment.

In special circumstances, the trustees will also consider helping with transport and accommodation costs for patients attending hospitals outside the area.

The Bungay Medical Centre CIO provides grants for people in Bungay and nearby who have a medical need. Typical grants might include support for mobility aids, stair lifts, home improvements, medical equipment and travel and accommodation when people have to visit hospitals across the country.

See ‘How to Apply’ for more information.

The trustees are reluctant to give grants to cover on-going running costs, although in very exceptional circumstances they may do so.

The BMCCIO does not give funds indirectly to other charities, for example, by sponsoring the fundraising efforts of individuals.

The BMCCIO cannot provide grants for services or equipment that should be provided by the National Health Service or other organisations (for instance Social Services).

Applications are assessed on an individual basis by the Board of Trustees, and grants are subject to available funding.

Please see our Policy on making grants to individuals here