Introduction

In 1962, Sir Stuart and Lady Florence Goodwin set up a Trust Fund which initially provided a small gift payment at Easter to those aged 60 who were 'poor and needy' and lived in parishes within the former Retford Rural District Council area.

We are pleased to advise that today, the Charity has moved with the times. Although we are limited to helping those in the same geographical area, there is no longer an age limit for applicants. In addition, the aim is to help those who are experiencing financial hardship, even if this is a temporary issue e.g. due to a loss of employment.

If you, or someone you know, meet the criteria (see eligibility below), please complete, and return the form at Appendix 1.

Eligibility

Who can apply for financial assistance:

• Anyone who lives within the former Retford Rural District Council area (see parish list over page)
• An individual or a group on behalf of someone else - including a parent or carer on behalf of a child.

The Trustees may also consider an application for financial help from a charity, group, voluntary group, or organisation whose aims are the same as the Sir Stuart and Lady Florence Goodwin Charity, i.e. to relieve financial hardship. (The geographical area still applies). Please contact the Administrator for the appropriate form.

The Process

The application form (at Appendix 1) must be completed and signed by the applicant, which includes telling us why you want financial assistance.

The application form will be acknowledged within 10 working days. It will be assessed and presented to the next quarterly meeting of the Trustees, unless considered to be of an urgent nature. You will be informed of the Trustees decision as soon as possible following the meeting.

Additional Notes

Applicants must wait for the decision of the Trustees before making a purchase as monies will not usually be paid retrospectively.

Financial assistance agreed by the Trustees is discretionary and all applications are assessed on an individual basis. Additional information may be requested by the Trustees prior to a decision being made.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Applications will be considered from residents of the following areas:

Send the completed application form to goodwincharity@outlook.com or by post to:

Angela Harrison

Administrator to the Sir Stuart & Lady Florence Goodwin Charity

c/o The Misterton Centre & Library

52 High Street

Misterton

Doncaster

DN10 4BU

Please mark the envelope as CONFIDENTIAL.