Guidelines for Grant Applications for Individuals

MidasPlus provides grants and donations to people who are suffering financial hardship. Individuals, living in Spelthorne, Runnymede & surrounding areas, who have physical or learning difficulties or have recently suffered a trauma and require monetary assistance for much needed equipment or services.

To be able to apply you must:

• live within our area of benefit – the Boroughs of Spelthorne & Runnymede. We will also consider applications from people living in the northern parts of Surrey Heath, Elmbridge and Woking, the western part of the Borough of Hounslow and East Berkshire.
• have lived in the area of benefit for at least 6 months (this does not necessarily have to have been at the same address).
• have been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
• be able supply a letter of support from a Medical Professional confirming health difficulties
• provide proof of financial hardship – Universal Credits, Housing Benefits

You will not be able to apply if you are planning to move out of our area of benefit or have received grants in the past.

You can you apply for the purchase of a specific item or service.

We do not make grants to pay for general living costs or ongoing costs, pay off debts, buy non-essential items or floor coverings of any type (unless there are very exceptional circumstances).

Most applications are typically for an amount under £500. However, the Trustees will consider requests for more than this amount in particular circumstances.

How to apply

Email: help@midasplus.org.uk. You must include your contact details, (those of your client if you are a Care Professional), details of others living in the household, proof of your medical condition and financial status, what the grant is needed for, how much are your requesting and how else are you trying to fund this.

Your application will be acknowledged as soon as it has been received and you should expect to hear the outcome of your application within 4 weeks.