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Provision of Grants

with The Earl of Southampton Trust

The Earl of Southampton Trust provides one-off grants to help individuals to improve the quality of their lives. We also provide support to local organisations. Individual applications for grants must be made via a recognised agency (e.g. Social Services, Health Visitors, Schools etc.) and are means-tested.

We work within

The Ancient 
Parish of Titchfield

which encompasses:

Titchfield

Whiteley

Sarisbury

Locks Heath

Lee-on-the-Solent

Hook with Warsash

Stubbington

The Ancient Parish of Titchfield Map
Map of Crofton Parish of Holy Rood
Map of Sarisbury Parish of St Paul
Map of Hook with Warsash Parish of St Mary
Map of Whiteley Parish
Map of Locks Heath Parish of St John
Map of Lee-on-the-Solent Parish of St Faith
Map of Titchfield Parish of St Peter

Frequently
Asked Questions

  • We provide grants to individuals, community groups and organisations within the Ancient Parish of Titchfield, offering financial assistance for essential needs, education, or community projects.

  • The Earl of Southampton aims to help local people experiencing difficulties in a number of ways. Assistance has been given for the following in recent years (but is not restricted to these areas):

     

    • furnishings

    • food vouchers

    • payment of household bills

    • household appliances

    • rent arrears

    • transport

    • holidays 

    • respite care

    • child day/holiday care

    • medical equipment

    • computer equipment

  • You can apply on our website by completing either our individual or organisation grant application form (contact us if you require a PDF or printed form). Each application is reviewed by our trustees to assess eligibility and need.

  •  Processing times vary, but we aim to review and respond to all applications within a few weeks. Urgent cases may be prioritised where possible.

  • Yes, local community groups and charities can apply for funding to support projects that align with our mission to benefit people within the Ancient parish of Titchfield.

Richard's
Success Story

“At just 44, Richard’s life was turned upside down by a severe stroke that left him disabled. When he left the hospital during the first lockdown, confined to a manual wheelchair, even the simplest moments we all take for granted—answering the door, stepping into the garden, or spending time out with his wife—felt impossibly out of reach.

 

Through their GP, Richard’s family connected with a Social Prescriber who encouraged them to apply for a grant from The Earl of Southampton Trust. After meeting with a Trustee, Richard received news that changed everything: the Trust would provide him with an electric wheelchair. For the first time in two years, Richard opened the front door on his own, a moment filled with joy and liberation.

 

The electric wheelchair has given Richard his independence back, bringing happiness and confidence into his daily life. He can now prepare meals, enjoy outings by his wife’s side, and travel with ease. This single act of kindness transformed not just Richard’s life but the lives of his family too. They will forever hold gratitude in their hearts for The Earl of Southampton Trust and the hope they restored.”

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