Helping those in need who live in Shaftesbury
Financial help for those in need
The John Foyles Charity was created in 1647 for the general relief of financial hardship affecting individuals living in Shaftesbury. The geographic area was later extended to include Melbury and Cann
Registered Charity Number 202959
When you’ve got very little money coming in, it can be difficult to budget for unexpected expenses. If you’re finding it hard to manage, you may be able to get extra help from John Foyles Charity.
Do you need financial assistance? We may be able to help if you live in Shaftesbury, Melbury or Cann in Dorset. If you think we can help, please complete our online application form.
Here are some examples of the grants we have recently made:
Plus much, much more..
Apply for a Grant
Before you start to complete our application form please ensure you meet our eligibility criteria and have a sponsor.
If you feel you satisfy the criteria and have a sponsor that we can contact to verify your needs, the trustees would like to hear from you. Please select the link below to start your application.
Sponsor an application
If you have been contacted to provide a reference as a sponsor to an application we have received please select the option to complete our simple form below.
We consider all applications on their individual merit and your feedback is an essential aspect of our ability to provide support to the local community.
Donate to the trust or leave a legacy
The John Foyle Charity trust is able to complete its role within the Shaftesbury, Melbury and Cann community thanks to a legacy provided by John Foyle in 1647.
Our resources are limited and we welcome donations and legacies to ensure we can meet the growing needs of our community.
For more information on leaving a legacy please download our Legacy Leaflet.
If you would like to donate please contact the Trustees below
Our Trustees are local volunteers
APPLICATION SUBMITTED - REFERENCE REQUIRED
Thank you for applying for a bursary grant from the John Foyles Charity. We have recieved your application.
It is important that you now ask your nominated sponsor to complete a reference in support of your application.
Your sponsor should complete our SPONSORSHIP FORM on our website by clicking the link.
Please note that we cannot process your application without your sponsor feedback. It is your responsibility to request that your sponsor provides feedback so that we can progress your application.
With Kind Regards,
The Trustees
John Foyles Charity
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The Trustees
John Foyles Charity
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Phone and Text Messaging Service
Please note that our phone line is unmanned. You are welcome to call and leave us a message or text us and we will respond to you in due course.
07746 298 792
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