A UK Registered Charity
Margaret's Fund - Giving grants to women in ill health and in financial need
Am I eligible?
Take this quick test to see if you can apply for a grant.
Start a 30 Second Test of Eligibility
Good news!
You can apply for a grant from Margaret's fund on behalf of a woman in your care, in ill health and in financial need. If you are successful in your application, your organisation will need to be able to accept cheques or BACS in payment for the grant. Check our FAQs for further information.
Good news!
A SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL may be able to apply for a grant on your behalf. Margaret's Fund gives grants to women in ill health in financial need. People on average incomes may not qualify. Contact your supporting professional to apply on your behalf.
We are sorry.
Men cannot be given grants by Margaret's Fund. However, men can apply for grants on behalf of women if they are Supporting Professionals.
We are sorry.
You must be in ill health to apply for a grant from Margaret's Fund.
We are sorry.
Margaret's Fund only awards grants for women in financial need.
How do we help?
Welcome to Margaret's Fund, a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting women in ill health and in financial need. Margaret’s Fund provides financial assistance to support and improve the quality of the applicant’s daily living.
For reasons associated with the history of the charity, we prioritise these conditions:
For reasons associated with the history of the charity, we prioritise these conditions:
- Tuberculosis
- Chest related or pulmonary illnesses
- Other chronic or life limiting medical conditions
Supporting professionals make an application on behalf of the applicant.
Good news!
You can apply for a grant from Margaret's fund on behalf of a woman in your care who is unwell and in financial need. If you are successful in your application, your organisation will need to be able to accept cheques in payment for the grant. Check our FAQs for further information.
Good news!
A CARING PROFESSIONAL may be able to apply for a grant on your behalf. Margaret's Fund gives grants to people in financial need. People on average incomes may not qualify.
We are sorry.
Men cannot be given grants by Margaret's Fund. However, men can apply for grants on behalf of women if they are Caring Professionals.
We are sorry.
You must be in ill health to apply for a grant from Margaret's Fund.
We are sorry.
Margaret's Fund only awards grants for women in financial need.
Making an application
The process
We know how busy supporting professionals are, so applying to Margaret’s Fund is designed to be an easy 3 step process.
Step One
Ensure your client is eligible for funding by completing the eligibility test above.
Step Two
Check that your organisation will accept funding on a client’s behalf, Margaret’s Fund is unable to pay grants directly into an individual’s bank account.
Step Three
Complete the application form, giving as much information as you can about your client’s circumstances so that the trustees can make a decision as quickly as possible.
The timeline
On submission of the application the supporting professional will receive an email confirming receipt.
Step One
The application is considered by the Margaret’s Fund Team. If further information is required, Margaret’s Fund will be in touch.
Step Two
The supporting professional will receive an email confirming the outcome. Grants are subject to application and funds available.
Step Three
Complete the application form, giving information about your client’s circumstances.
Grants
Thank you for visiting Margaret's Fund. We look forward to working with you to make a positive impact in the lives of women affected by illness.
Margaret’s Fund is a UK based charity. We have been helping women who are ill and in financial need since the charity was established in 1927 and in the last year we have assisted in over 200 successful applications.
To find out more about our story click here.
To find out more about our story click here.
People we've helped
View some of our success stories
“Thank you for your help and support with a grant for £400 towards a wheelchair. My client is over the moon.”
“Many thanks for the grant. This will be a huge help. We have safely received the cheque and will arrange for the funds to be transferred to her.”