Community-based organisations and charitable causes are invited to apply to the Trustees of the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund. This is a registered charity and was established in 1983 with the consent of Her Majesty The Queen.
The charity’s aims are to benefit causes primarily within the Counties of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside, in particular the Trustees are seeking applications from:
- Trusts, associations and institutions that maintain and preserve monuments, estates, and possessions of the Duchy Lancaster which prove to be of benefit to the public and local community
- Organisations which provide care and support for the elderly, infirm and disadvantaged members of society
- Community Associations that benefit local people
- Organisations for young people e.g. Scouts, Guides, Cadets, Youth Organisations etc
- Support for educational initiatives that will have beneficial results for the local community
