Mission

The Fund for Human Need is a small grant-making charity affiliated to the Methodist Church, established to relieve poverty and hunger. Grants are made, irrespective of faith, ethnic origin or social group, to individuals in the UK, most of whom are refugees, asylum seekers or homeless, and to those in other kinds of personal distress.The Fund makes about 25 one-off grants each month to individuals, usually to a maximum of £120. Prioerity is given to those who are destitute or have no income or benefits, to those who are particularly vulnerable and to those where a small grant will make a major difference.

Category

Poverty Alleviation

Additional Information

The Fund for Human Need has no geographical base but its trustees meet once or twice a year, usually in London. Each month applications for assistance are assessed by the Secretary/Grants Officer and details authorising payment sent to the Treasurer. The Fund is currently seeking a successor to the Secretary/Grants Officer who is retiring at the A.G.M. in November 2015