People with learning disabilities have worked with the fundraising team to design the People’s Fund. It is kindly paid for by the Clothworkers Foundation.

Who decides?

Your application will be looked at by the People’s Forum. This is a group of people supported by United Response.

They have lived experience and they understand what’s needed and help make the decisions.

Who can apply?

• Anyone supported by United Response can apply

• If you are under 18 or need help, someone can apply for you

• You can only apply once a year

What kind of ideas can get funding?

You can apply for something that will help you:

• Be more independent

• Feel better in your body and mind

• Work on your goals or hobbies

Here’s a video from Jamie explaining the People’s Fund:

Key Dates:

• Applications open: 9 June

• Applications close: 6 July

• You’ll hear back: 14 July

How much can I ask for?

• The smallest amount: £500

• The most you can ask for: £1,500

• Bigger amounts may be possible – we’ll look at each one carefully

How can I apply?

You can apply in a way that works best for you:   

  • Fill out a short form online   
  • We advise that you pre plan your answers, as we can’t guarantee that your answers will be saved during the application process if you exit the browser window.
Apply Here

Send a video, photo, or voice recording to the fundraising team at:

• Fundraising@unitedResponse.org.uk

• 07435 994 562

• 07483 970443

Need help applying? 

• We have a short video to show you how to apply

• We also have an Easy Read guide you can look at

You can also ask a family member, friend, or support worker to help.

What happens next?

The People’s Forum will look at all the applications and help choose who gets funding.

If your application is successful:

• You’ll be told by 14 July.

• As soon as we have evidence of your bank account or your appointee’s details we will transfer the money to you.

• We’ll check in with you at the end of August to see how it’s going

• We may ask to share your story to inspire others.


If your application is not successful:

• You can try again next year.

• We recommend speaking to our fundraising team for support.

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