About grants for individuals from The Malam Fund

Awards can be made to people who need a holiday or a break away, for the purposes of respite, convalescence, to recover from a recent traumatic event or where there would be a benefit to the physical or mental health of an applicant.  The fund will make awards to single people and to couples, and will pay for the cost of accommodation.  On rare occasions a contribution to transport may be provided.  Package deals that include transport and food costs are considered as a single application and can be funded entirely, (subject to the maximum award limits).

In all instances there will be no direct financial award.  That means that any payment made will be directly to the holiday company, rather than to the individual applying.  There are no refunds to the applicant.

All application forms must be completed fully, and any that are not will not be considered for funding.  The form must also be countersigned by a doctor, or nurse, or other professional person who knows you well and can attest to the need you have, and the benefits that a break away would bring.

In looking at your application the panel will determine your need based on the information you provide, including on your financial need.  Any decision that the panel make is final.

You should allow a minimum of 4 weeks between the date of the panel and the start date of your holiday.  If you need to make a payment a certain amount of time in advance, you should allow 4 weeks between the date of the panel and the date that the holiday needs to be paid for.  We cannot accept any liability for missed holidays if an application has not been submitted in good time.

The fund will make awards of up to £150 per week per person.  This means that a couple could receive funding worth £300 per week.  We will pay for a maximum of two weeks holiday, and we will not award the same people funding for two consecutive years.