Types of Grants

All applicants should be resident in the Borough of Gosport.

Relief in Need

Grants may be given to:

• Help and support the poor and needy of Gosport, including providing tools or equipment
• Provide furniture, bedding, white goods, heating, etc for people in need
• Pay travel expenses for hospital appointments or admissions / discharges
• Provide appliances for the disabled, handicapped or infirm

The Charity cannot pay rates, taxes or other public funds although it may supplement relief or assistance provided by public funds or benefits.

Applications for Relief in Need Grants

The Trust strongly recommends that all applications are made through one of the many Agencies who provide advice and assistance to those in need. The Agency should submit the Thorngate application forms, or their equivalent forms, to the Clerk to the Trustees.

If an individual applies direct, or has been directed to The Thorngate Trust by a web-based debt counselling service, all information provided will need to be verified by Gosport Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). An Application Form is available to download. This should be completed to the best of your knowledge and taken to the local CAB Office with supporting documentation.

All applications must, where possible, include a legible copy of photographic identification, e.g. driver’s licence, passport etc. Failure to provide this will not necessarily result in your application being denied but it may prolong the assessment and decision process.