Frederick Andrew Trust

The Frederick Andrew Trust, established in 1922 from the legacy of Lincoln solicitor Frederick Andrew, is a century-old charitable trust dedicated exclusively to providing targeted financial assistance to women across the UK recovering from recent illness or injury. Its enduring mission emphasizes compassion, restoration, and empowerment, offering confidential, practical support to alleviate hardship during convalescence, filling gaps left by statutory services. With a distinctive focus on women's acute recovery needs—irrespective of age or background—the Trust prioritizes home-based domestic help, short restorative breaks (up to five nights in UK hotels, B&Bs, or convalescent homes), and therapies from Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered practitioners, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietetics, and aids for hearing or sight loss linked to recent episodes.

It funds direct recovery costs for individuals, with grants occasionally routed through supporting organizations like small charities, NHS teams, or community groups facilitating individual aid. Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities and community groups aiding qualifying women, with no geographic restrictions (UK-wide) or strict organizational income limits, though a preference exists for smaller entities addressing immediate needs post-surgery, cancer, or similar crises.

Typical grants range from £300 to £600, scalable by need. Applications are unsolicited and rolling via a two-stage online process: an initial Expression of Interest (EOI) form, followed by a full application with diagnosis evidence and professional recommendations; decisions often come within weeks, with no deadlines or fixed meetings. Exclusions encompass long-term care, core organizational costs, capital projects, or non-HCPC therapies, setting the Trust apart as a nimble, women-centric funder for urgent, practical rehabilitation.