The Ernest Bailey Charity

Charity No. 518884

The Ernest Bailey Charity considers requests for financial assistance annually. In 2022, £4,000 was awarded between 17 local groups and individuals.

The Charity is required to ensure that funds must be applied for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Matlock and district (Matlock, Matlock Bath, Bonsall, Cromford, Darley Dale, Northwood and Tinkersley, part of Rowsley, South Darley, Starkholmes and Tansley) in one or more of the following ways:-

  • For the relief of the aged and poor
  • For the relief of distress and sickness
  • To support facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities
  • To support educational facilities
  • In such other way as the Trustees think fit

Apply here Applications close on 25 February.

Please note payments of the grant may not be made until documentary evidence of expenditure has been seen, apart from exceptional circumstance.

For further information please contact Emma Mortimer, Community Development Officer:

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  • phone: 01629 761392

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