Housing, homelessness and hardship

Independent Age is a national charity which helps elderly people live independently in their own homes for as long as possible and lead active lives. They run a Volunteer Visitor Scheme and also provide small, one off grants to purchase mobility aids, special equipment and carry out emergencies home repairs. The Trust support Independent Age with an annual grant of £3,000 to specifically help those in need within the North East.

The South Tyneside Churches ‘Key’ Project, a proactive organisation fighting the causes of homelessness, received funds for their emergency support packs and Nightstop towards their homeless project in Hartlepool. The Trust assisted the Society of Disabled Refugees and Asylum Seekers with their start-up costs and the People’s Kitchen receive assistance towards their running costs.