Education & Training
Support for course fees, books, equipment, and other educational costs that create barriers to learning and skill development.
Examples: vocational training, university materials, specialist equipment for learning.
Philip O'Donnell Charitable Trust
Supporting young people under 25 across England and Wales facing hardship, disability, and barriers to education through discretionary grants.
What We Support
Our grants focus on four key areas to help young people under 25 overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
Disability Support
Grants for equipment, adaptations, or support services that help young people with physical, sensory, or mental health conditions.
Examples: mobility aids, communication devices, therapeutic equipment.
Hardship & Essentials
Assistance for basic living costs, emergency needs, and essential items when facing financial difficulty or crisis situations.
Examples: utility bills, clothing, food vouchers, essential furniture.
Health & Wellbeing
Support for health-related costs, therapies, or activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing.
Examples: counselling sessions, sports equipment, wellbeing activities.
How It Works
Our application process is designed to be straightforward while ensuring funds go to those most in need.
1. Check Eligibility
Use our online eligibility checker to see if you might qualify for support. This is guidance only – final decisions are at trustees' discretion.
Check Now2. Prepare Your Application
Gather necessary documents and information about your situation. Our checklist helps ensure you have everything needed.
View Checklist3. Submit for Review
Complete our application form with details of your circumstances and how a grant would help. Trustees review all applications.
Start ApplicationImportant Information
All grants are made at the discretion of the trustees. Funds are limited and we receive many applications, so we cannot guarantee support even if eligibility criteria are met.
We aim to respond to all applications within 8 weeks. If your situation is urgent, please indicate this in your application.
We support young people under 25 who are resident in England or Wales.