Charity Number 1187246

From 2020 HNT expanded it's financial support to those in Dorset and Somerset. Families/Carers with children or young people with Special Educational Needs up to 25 years old, young adults living independently/semi-independently with Learning Difficulties up to the age of 25, and the Specialist Education Providers that support those with Additional Needs in the two counties can all apply for funding.  ​

Please also refer to the "HNT Charitable Grants Terms and Conditions" below.

 ​Pre charity status HNT has been able to provide funding totalling £25,300 with the   support of Somerset Community Foundation, to the following recipients:

 Yeovil Opportunity Group, Taunton Opportunity Group, Dorchester Opportunity   Group, Blandford Opportunity Group. 

​ Plus in 2015 a £17,000 cut in funding for Dorchester Opportunity Group was   overturned by HNT's intervention; without this they may have faced closure.

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 2020:

 HNT shared £10,000 of Charitable Grants between Yeovil, Taunton, Dorchester and Blandford Opportunity Groups received.​

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 2021:

 £9,000 in HNT Charitable Grants was donated this year. The beneficiaries being

 Yeovil, Taunton, Dorchester and Blandford Opportunity Groups and two SEN families.

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 2022:

 Due to the Covid situation at the time HNT Charitable Grants were not available.   However, HNT was able to gain £3,500 funding via Dorset Masonic Care to support a   dedicated Trauma Counsellor at Sherborne Primary School.

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 2023:

 The ongoing Covid situation again prevented HNT Charitable Grants being available.     But, HNT was pleased to be able to give financial support for a dedicated Trauma   Counsellor for Sherborne Primary School.

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​ 2024:

​ HNT was pleased to award £8,185 in Charitable Grants, the beneficiaries being:

 Taunton and Dorchester Opportunity Groups, Yewstock School - Sturminster Newton,

 The Gryphon School - Sherborne, The POD - Sherborne and four families.

Hidden Needs Trust Charitable Grants

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                             HNT Charitable Grant Terms and Conditions​​

​    Terms and Conditions:

•  Grant applications are welcomed from individuals, groups and charities in Dorset and Somerset, each will be considered on their individual merits by the HNT trustees. 
•  Additional information may be request by the HNT trustees.
  
•  All funds granted must be to the benefit of those affected by Special Educational   Needs; aged 25 years and below.
  
•  Proof of how funds are spent will be required by the HNT trustees.
  
•  Payment direct to a supplier for goods or services may be made subject to sight   of invoices if HNT so desires.
  
•  Grants will be paid by bank transfer. In no circumstances will they be paid in cash.
  
•  HNT Trustees decision will be final. Successful applicants will be notified.
  

Unfortunately Grants will not be available for 2024/25

Future Grants for 2025/26 will be considered in December 2025