Recent grant: The Sick Children's Trust was awarded £75,000 for the refurbishment and extension of Crawford House at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle

Special Needs

Throughout its history the Wolfson Foundation has not only funded medical research but has made awards for people with particular health needs or disabilities, often through smaller charities doing excellent work in a specific local community. Over the past three years some £7.5 million has been allocated to nearly 150 different projects.

Grants are made for new buildings, major refurbishment work, equipment or vehicles. Charities are encouraged not to apply more than once every five years.