This scheme, previously run under the name of the Small Grants Programme for Travellers, has recently been revised and new criteria have been introduced so please be sure to read through the revised guidelines before applying.

The Violet Clegg Fund awards grants of up to £250 for applications that fall within two main categories. Grants can either be for a specific purpose/item or meeting the overall costs of such a purpose or item.

Category 1 grants are those that are of benefit to Gypsies and Travellers who are experiencing exceptional hardship.

Category 2 grants are those that are of benefit to a community. Examples of this might be exchange trips between residents on different sites, improving or providing safe play areas or equipment or other activities that are of general benefit to members of a community.

This is a rolling grants programme so there is no deadline and applications can be sent in at any time.
Please read the full grant guidelines for more details of this programme

Downloads at http://www.travellersaidtrust.org/grants

They also have a Special Bursary Fund to support Gypsies and Travellers meet their travel and accommodation costs to meetings, conferences and training related to law reform.
* Open to Individual Gypsies and Travellers or groups.
* Up to £500

The Travellers Aid Trust
PO Box 16
Llangyndeyrn, Kidwelly
Carmarthenshire SA17 5BN

Tel./fax: 01269 870 621
E: info@travellersaidtrust.org
W: http://www.travellersaidtrust.org/