R V Coleman Trust

The R V Coleman Trust is a long-established UK charitable organisation dedicated to relieving sickness, disability, convalescence, and infirmity among residents of Dover and its immediate neighbourhood, with a particular focus on those in financial need who face barriers to accessing essential services or equipment elsewhere. Rooted in a practical, needs-led ethos, the Trust emphasises direct support to bridge gaps in statutory health and care provision, funding goods, services, and facilities that alleviate suffering, enhance recovery, and improve quality of life for vulnerable individuals. Its enduring mission, evident in consistent governance documents and annual reports, prioritises vigilant stewardship of investment and property income to sustain targeted local impact.

The Trust funds specific interventions for sick, disabled, convalescent, or infirm Dover residents, such as medical equipment, mobility aids, home adaptations, respite or convalescence care, and related welfare measures. Grants are awarded exclusively to individuals demonstrating hardship and lack of alternative provision, ensuring tailored relief rather than broad programmes.

Eligibility is strictly limited to individuals resident in Dover and its immediate surrounds; organisations, charities, or groups are ineligible regardless of size or income. There are no formal income thresholds, but financial need and medical necessity are key criteria.

Grants are invite-only with no unsolicited applications accepted—no public forms, portals, or deadlines exist, as trustees proactively identify beneficiaries on an ad hoc basis. Annual grant expenditure typically ranges from £48,000 to £98,000, with individual amounts varying by need (no published min/max). Distinctively, the Trust avoids funding organisations, projects, core costs, capital works, or anything beyond its hyper-local, individual-focused health relief scope, setting it apart as a niche, reactive supporter of Dover's most disadvantaged patients.