Changemaker
Grant
Up to £25,000
We offer grants of up to £25,000 to support initiatives across the UK which are bringing compassion and accessibility to communication about death, dying and bereavement. We want to help support ambitious projects with track records, to grow in reach and deepen their impact.
From community events and creative projects to workshops, information resources, and support services, our funding helps community initiatives flourish—supporting better ageing and end-of-life experiences for all.
Grant Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply
Organisations that are eligible to apply for a Changemaker Grant:
• Constituted Community Groups
• CIOs, CICs, Non-profits
• Not-for-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee
• Social Enterprises (articles of association should clearly demonstrate that profits are reinvested into the organisation and not distributed to shareholders)
Organisations must be based and operating in the UK*
Organisations must have a UK bank account, in the same name as their organisation/group*
The grant application must be for a project that meets one or more of LWDW Trust’s main aims.*
*Mandatory
Organisations that are not eligible to apply for a Changemaker Grant:
• Individuals
• Public Limited Companies
• Private Limited Companies
• Local Authorities
• Town/Parish Councils
• 3rd party applications on behalf of another organisation
LWDW Trust is not affiliated or aligned with any political, religious, or spiritual organisation or set of beliefs. All applicants should demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusivity within their proposed project.
Examples of Projects LWDW Trust might fund include, but are not limited to;
• Community Events that aim to encourage conversation around death & dying and create awareness of choices at End-of-Life
• Series of workshops
• Peer-led or community support group
• End-of-life information, guides and resources
• Work into public education about death & dying
• Initiatives that improve end-of-life experiences for people from minority and marginalised communities
• Work to improve the experience and quality of the ageing process, and pathway towards the end-of-life (non-medical)
Projects or requests we do not fund include for example, but are not limited to;
• Doula training
• A family to have a doula
• Treatments or medicine for end-of-life care
• Hospice placements
• Projects not in alignment with LWDW Trust’s values, aims and objectives
• Medical equipment
• Large capital expenses
The Application Process
• Applications can be made via our website www.lwdwtrust.org.uk by clicking the button for the tier of grant you are applying for during the application window. (If, at the time of visiting our website, we are closed for new applications, please click on the “expression of interest” button and register to be notified when the next application window opens.)
• During an open application window – once you’ve clicked on the button for the applicable grant, a form will open with questions and fields for completion about the applicant and the proposed project. Some fields will allow free-typing, others will have a drop-down list of options to choose from, and some will require applicants to upload supporting documents. Download Project Outline Template
• We recommend that you prepare all the information and uploads prior to starting your application, as it is not possible to save a partially completed application and return to it later.
• Once you have completed the form you will need to press the submit button. You will receive email notification of a successful submission.
• Once the application window closes, all applications received during the qualifying period will be reviewed.
• If you require support to complete the form online or require the form in a different format, please contact our office for assistance on 07476 452156 or email info@lwdwtrust.org.uk
• You may find the answer to any queries you have on our Frequently Asked Questions page, but if the answer you seek isn’t there, please get in touch, we’ll be happy to help.
