Colchester Catalyst Charity is a grant making trust that offers financial assistance for:

• Local charitable organisations supporting people with medical conditions.
• Special medical or mobility equipment for individuals
• Short-term breaks to allow respite for carers of people with medical needs or disabilities
• Counselling Sessions with our Counselling Partners
• Short-term loan of disability equipment
• Healthcare communication aids and equipment.

Colchester Catalyst Charity will consider funding applications from anywhere within the CO postcode.

While it is their intention to provide support where it will benefit the greatest number of people, selective help is given to individuals where needed. This help is usually in the form of specialised equipment or respite care.

Applications will be considered from individuals of any age, so long as such applications fall within the Charity’s remit and these guidelines.

Special Stipulations:

a) Grants will not be made for any item that has already been purchased.

b) The Charity is unable to consider applications for any item where there is an obligation for provision by a statutory authority.

c) Recipients of grants must take responsibility for insurance, maintenance and repairs of any items funded.

d) Grants towards replacement vehicles are considered only where evidence of the establishment of a replacement fund is available.