Downham Solidarity Fund

Welcome to the Downham Solidarity Fund. We help to ease the burden of the cost of living by helping to redistribute funds within the Downham Market community to those who need a little extra. We offer grants of up to £50 to those in Downham Market in need of financial support, with no questions asked. 

Downham Solidarity Fund operates as mutual aid, a proven model which was used across the country during the covid lockdowns and has a long history of helping people across the world. The approach of small no strings attached grants is used by the Red Cross in crisis situations. As mutual aid means the community is supporting the community, we rely on donations from individuals within the town to contribute to the fund. 

You can apply for a grant from Downham Solidarity Fund, the only condition is that you live in Downham Market PE38 9 area. Only one grant is available per person each month. We ask for proof of address, which is ideally a photo of a document/letter with your name and address on, attach this when it asks you to 'Upload documentation'. Enter "grant request" as the title and description . Click here to request a grant.

Please note: We unfortunately must reject requests when we cannot provide the funds at the time of asking. This is to enable everyone to access the fund fairly, and to enable to you seek support elsewhere. Please feel free to put in the request again if you see we have money available. 

The fund relies on donations of unconditional solidarity from people like you. Donations go directly to people who need financial support, we're run by volunteers and have no other expenses. Click here to donate to the fund.

Contact us on [email protected]