In 2009, The Nationwide Foundation approved 10 grants totalling almost £3 million to help tackle the issues of housing and financial exclusion. The money will benefit up to 11,000 people, who are either survivors of domestic abuse or older people. The funding marked the start of the Foundation's new Investor Programme which will support the charities for three years.
The Nationwide Foundation will provide consultancy support to build the robustness and infrastructures of the charities funded. This may include deploying consultants and funding training needs for staff and trustees. The Investor Programme has been developed following 10 years of grant-making experience by the Nationwide Foundation and it aims to leave a long-term legacy of support to the charities and causes supported.
The 10 charities are: Age Concern Camden; Age Concern Wirral; Centre for Policy on Ageing; Centre for Sustainable Energy; The Haven; money advice plus services (MAPS); Rowan Alba; The Runnymede Trust; Rural Media Company and Thanet Citizens' Advice Bureau.
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