Since Oasis was formed back in 1989, we have given away more than £1 million in grants to other charities and those working with people living with HIV or undertaking prevention work.
The Grants programme is now closed.
Wandsworth Oasis exists to improve the quality of life for people affected by HIV and to work towards eradicating the virus in the UK, eliminating stigma and providing quality support. Over the last 30 years we have awarded more than £1 million to HIV support and prevention projects. We invite applications for our main grants once a year. We are particularly keen to receive applications from those with innovative ideas based around our key themes, or groups and charities that haven’t connected with us before.
We give grants to projects and groups that help to improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV and to HIV awareness and prevention work. We do not have a fixed amount of funds to distribute in discretionary grants each year, with some funding already committed to multi-year projects and grants awarded earlier in the year.
The amount of funding available depends on the success of our retail trading and fundraising activities.
What is the focus of our grants?
The aim of any funding is to provide financial support to groups who:
- provide help and support to persons who are HIV positive or those affected by HIV and their families.
- support the provision of education and training to members of the public in fighting the stigma to such persons living with HIV and in the better understanding of HIV.
We’ve identified six key priorities where our grants can make the biggest difference to the local community within the areas of HIV support, prevention and awareness:
- Improve Health and Wellbeing
- Reduce loneliness, stigma and social isolation
- Grow capacity and sustainability of the charity
- Provide support in time of a crisis
- Create innovative and positive interactions with young people
- Projects that help to create community connections, particularly with BAME community groups
To be considered for funding, your activity should meet at least one of the above priority themes.
More details are available on the Apply For A Grant section, including detailed guidelines and the application forms. We look forward to hearing from all our local charities and groups, but are particularly interested to hear from those with innovative ideas based around our key themes, as detailed above.
We are especially keen to invite applications from groups and charities that haven’t connected with us before and would like support for initiatives that promote and champion partnership working, bring like-minded groups together to strengthen ambition and, by working together, reach wider and more diverse sections of our community.
We have 3 different funding streams. Check out which fits best with your requirements…
Main Grant Programme
Main grant funding is available to applicants seeking more than £1,500, but less than £10,000 for activities and projects that focus on HIV support, awareness and prevention projects in London. Typically these would run for a period of 12 months (although there is some flexibility). The amount which can be applied for is restricted to £10,000 per annum per project. Applications for more than £10,000 should be discussed with us prior to submission.
Please contact us for more information at christine@wandsworthoasis.org.uk.
Small Grant Programme
Fast Track Small grants are available to organisations for amounts up to £1,500 for immediate financial relief. Fast Track applications can be applied for at any time throughout the year.
Please use the Fast Track Small Grant Application form to complete your application and send to: Christine@wandsworthoasis.org.uk.
Immediate Relief Individuals
In addition to the funding distributed through our main grants rounds, Wandsworth Oasis works in partnership with River House Trust to support London residents who are suffering hardship. River House Trust manages the Wandsworth Oasis Hardship Fund to provide small, one-off grants for such things as bedding, furniture, clothing, heating appliances and white goods such as microwaves and fridges, minor funeral expenses etc. Applications are only accepted via third party referrals.
Please complete the Immediate Relief Individual Small Grants Application Form and submit to: chris@riverhousetrust.org.uk.
Apply for a Grant
Main Grants Programme
Please take a look at our full grant guidelines document before submitting your application.
Your project should be situated within London and should be helping a number of people in or from the area.
We primarily fund non-profit making community groups and charities who focus on HIV support and prevention projects in London. Other non-profit organisations are welcome to apply as long as the project/initiative is focused on HIV support and prevention and is based within the UK.
We don’t give grants to statutory providers, local council initiatives or NHS trusts. Ideally, organisations will be a registered charity, but we will consider applications from support groups or leagues of friends, if they are acting for people living with HIV/AIDS.
We do not fund international HIV support and prevention work.
We do not fund individual grants for students.
You can download the full grant guidelines document here.
Applications need to be submitted on the Main Grant application Form and returned to Christine@wandsworthoasis.org.uk
Main Grant Application Process and Timetable
- Please complete the application form as fully as possible
- The application form must be accompanied by copies of your group’s last two years of annual reports and accounts plus your most recent Charity Commission return if you are a charity.
- The application forms should be submitted via email. However, you may wish to post hard copies of the annual reports if the file size is too large.
- Applications close on 31st January.
- Decisions will be communicated to all applicants by 31 March.
Small Grant Programme
Fast Track
Small grants are available to organisations for amounts up to £1,500 for immediate financial relief. Fast Track applications can be applied for at any time throughout the year.
Please use the Fast Track Small Grant Application Form to complete your application and send to: Christine@wandsworthoasis.org.uk.
Immediate Relief Individuals
In addition to the funding distributed through our main grants rounds, Wandsworth Oasis works in partnership with River House Trust to support London residents who are suffering hardship. River House Trust manages the Wandsworth Oasis Hardship Fund to provide small, one-off grants for such things as bedding, furniture, clothing, heating appliances and white goods such as microwaves and fridges, minor funeral expenses etc.
Applications are only accepted via third party referrals.
Please complete the Immediate Relief Individual Small Grants Application Form and submit to: chris@riverhousetrust.org.uk.