The Margaret Westwood Memorial Charity makes grants to support the physical, educational or moral welfare and benefit of children and young people up to the age of 25 who reside in Worcestershire (which includes those parts of Stourbridge, Halesowen and Dudley that were formerly situated in the old county of Worcester).

Funding is not available for tuition fees for University/College courses or for living expenses e.g. rent, travel etc. however, the trustees may consider making grants towards the cost of books, course materials etc.

Funding is available for applicants participating in organised expeditions/projects whether in the UK or abroad.

Grants are also available for organisations working with children and young people but it should be noted that the trustees prefer to make grants for items of capital expenditure rather than towards running costs.

Further information can be obtained from

Ms K M McEwen – Secretary to the Trustees

c/o Higgs and Sons, 3 Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill, West Midlands.

DY5 1LX E-mail kirsty.mcewen@higgsandsons.co.uk  Registered charity no 500125.