Helping people with financial difficulties
who live in King's Stanley, Middleyard, Selsley
How we can help
Life can be hard and sometimes a little financial help is needed. The charity offers help to people who live within the parish boundaries of St George’s, King’s Stanley, All Saints, Selsley, who are suffering financial difficulty.
All applications are confidential. The trustees consider grant applications anonymously; only our clerk will know the identity of the applicant. You may also ask for help to make your application.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over; applications for those under 18 should be made by a parent, carer, guardian, or a local charity. Applicants must live in the parishes of King’s Stanley or Selsley.
We can help with:
• Clothing and footwear
• Furniture
• Funeral expenses
• Helping you start work
• Mobility aids
• Post operative support
• Life changing events
• Respite care
• Unexpected emergencies
• Domestic Appliances
This is not an exclusive list - we know that people can face financial difficulties for many different reasons. Grants will generally be made on a one-off basis so are not likely to be ongoing.
We are a local charity dedicated to alleviating financial hardship for individuals and families within your local area
Our mission is to ensure no one in our community faces a crisis alone by providing timely financial support that empowers them to regain stability.
“I write to confirm receipt of your generous donation and to say THANK YOU so much for supporting Stroud District Foodbank. As you are aware many are finding it difficult to make ends meet at present and like foodbanks across the country, we are seeing a huge rise in the need for our services.Your generous donation enables us to provide not only emergency supplies, but also a bit of Christmas cheer to those who would otherwise be going without at Christmas”
“I can’t express how much this means to my son and I. This makes such a difference. Also, yes I would appreciate help to discuss other options for support“
“The washing machine has been delivered and fitted, and works like a dream. Thank you so much for your grant.”
“Thank you for your grant which was transferred into my bank account today. I can now finally buy the the books I have been needing to continue with my course.”
How to get help
To apply, use this form and email it to us:
You may ask for the application form to be sent by post, please email or call.
Email: clerk@ksst.uk
Call the Clerk to the Trustees: 07902 196 409
If you work with or know of charities in the area that might benefit from a grant from the Trust so they can help people in King’s Stanley, Middleyard and Selsley please let them know about us. We have supported Citizens Advice, Stroud Foodbank, the Door, Homestart, P3 Charity Stroud and our local playgroup and school among others.
