Violet Chapman Trust

The Violet Chapman Trust 
Registered Charity No: 299996

This Charity was set up and registered by a local parishioner, Mrs Violet Chapman in 1996. Its aims are ‘to pay towards any charitable purposes connected with the physical or mental health of the residents of all ages who live in the Blackdown Hills and surrounding area (the extent of which the Trustees will decide) for which provision is not made from Public funds or resources’.

The Trust makes grants for medical treatment and support for people who are registered patients of The Blackdown Practice and their families, who are either at home or in hospital.  It can also help support the cost of a variety of treatments, to help both physical and mental wellbeing and the cost of equipment that benefits patients in their own environment. 

For example, the Trust have given grants which in the past have helped people to purchase electric buggies, wheelchairs and other items that make life easier.  The Trust also supports numerous applications for counselling courses to improve mental health and general wellbeing.

The Charity, when giving grants, normally expect the recipients to contribute to the cost in order that the Charity can help more people by allocating  limited funds to as many applicants as possible.

Many referrals to the Trust are made by the Doctors, Nurses and Health professionals of the Blackdown Practice.  We also receive referrals from the Blackdown Support Group, churches, chapels and schools, including playschools, where we have supported early learning initiatives.

All applications to the Trust are treated in the strictest confidence.

The Trust is always grateful for legacies and donations which help us continue the valuable work we do in supporting our local residents.

If you require further details regarding the Trust or you would like to chat about making an application, please contact Judy Barton, the secretary, at the contact details below.

Founding Trustee: The Late Dr Jonathan Meads 

Current Trustees:
Mr Stephen Walker – Solicitor
Mrs Shirley Wyatt – Chairman
Dr Sue Brocklesby (ret’d)
Mrs Penny Browning

Secretary:
Mrs Judy Barton
1 Logan Way, Hemyock
Email j.h.barton@hotmail.com
Tel: 01823 680975

 

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