Argus Appeal

Aims of Fund

To relieve sickness, poverty, hardship.

Who can apply

Examples of past applicants if available

Anyone can apply to the Argus Appeal for funding.  Whether you are an individual needing specialist equipment to enable you to have a better quality of life or an organisation looking for help with a particular project - if funding will make a difference - and its a worthy cause - you could benefit.

How much and what can you apply for

Examples of past grants and for what use if available

The amount of money given is not stated.

Examples of recent funding are:

  • Football kit for a disabled football team
  • Christmas outings for the British limbless ex-servicemen's association
  • Telephone helpline for Carers Brighton and Hove
  • Toys for a Child protection unit
  • Summer Scheme run by Moulsecoomb Neighbourhood Trust
  • new roof for the clubhouse of Southwick Green Christian community church
  • New dishwasher for Martletts hospice
  • New concert hall chairs for the Sovereign Singers in Eastbourne

How to apply

We suggest you phone or email the Appeal to discuss your project, then write to the appeal on the address given on this page. Your letter should include the following information:

  • Who you are
  • What you do
  • Hove you think the Argus Appeal can help you
  • How much your looking for
  • How the money will be spent
  • What you have done so far to raise the necessary funds

 Decisions take about 6-8 weeks.

Deadlines for application

Throughout the year.

Contact details

Elsa Gillio
The Argus Appeal
Crowhurst Road
Hollingbury
Brighton BN1 8AR

Tel: 01273 544465
Fax: 01273 566114
e-mail: elsa.gillio@theargus.co.uk
http://www.theargus.co.uk/argusappeal/

Date & initials

23/2/10 JG

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