(Registered as Winchester Rural District Welfare Trust – charity no. 246512)

The Winchester Villages Trust provides small grants to help people living in the Winchester Rural District (this includes Littleton and Harestock) who are in financial difficulties.

The Trust can help in a number of ways which includes:-

• One-off payments towards utility bills and rent.
• Grants of money to relieve sudden distress, sickness or infirmity.
• Gifts in kind to help those in need, such as furniture, bedding, clothing, food, fuel, heating and cooking appliances.
• Payment of transport costs for people entering hospital or residential homes, or for relatives visiting such persons.
• The provision of tools, books, fees for examinations or tuition or travelling expenses to help people obtain employment.
• Help for children and young people to take part in extra-curricular activities where parents cannot afford such costs. Contributing towards lunch clubs.
• Food vouchers at Christmas and generally throughout the year.
• The above is not an exhaustive list and we are willing to consider the majority of requests. However, we are unable to provide loans or cash.

If you or someone you know may be in need, please get in touch with us, in confidence, at 07765 068556 or winchestervillagestrust@gmail.com.