The Samuel Franklin Fund is the combination of nine charitable trusts which distributes funds in accordance with the wishes of the benefactors. In 1993 they were amalgamated into a single trust, named The Samuel Franklin Fund Elsworth.
Today it exists mainly to make grants to residents of the parish of Elsworth who are in need through financial hardship, illness, disability or infirmity. It can also assist those preparing for, or entering any trade, occupation or profession. Grants can also be made to individuals or to societies/organisations/institutions that assist those in need.
Grants
Grants are made at Trinity and Christmas. Other examples include donations to Papworth Day Centre, the Jubilee Club, grants to households for special needs, for example special equipment for a disabled person, and contributions to funeral expenses in appropriate cases.
Samuel Franklin Fund is a Registered Charity No 228775
Today it exists mainly to make grants to residents of the parish of Elsworth who are in need through financial hardship, illness, disability or infirmity. It can also assist those preparing for, or entering any trade, occupation or profession. Grants can also be made to individuals or to societies/organisations/institutions that assist those in need.
Grants
Grants are made at Trinity and Christmas. Other examples include donations to Papworth Day Centre, the Jubilee Club, grants to households for special needs, for example special equipment for a disabled person, and contributions to funeral expenses in appropriate cases.
Samuel Franklin Fund is a Registered Charity No 228775
