Exeter Dispensary Charity grants
Exeter Dispensary Charity is a local charity giving grants, not normally exceeding £450, to people living in Exeter (postcodes EX1 to EX4) who are in financial hardship and are also suffering from illness or living with a disability.
Guidance last checked 22 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Exeter Dispensary Charity relieves financial hardship for people of all ages living in the City of Exeter who are suffering from illness and/or living with a disability, by making grants of money for items, services or facilities not provided by the state. Applications must be made by a support worker or advocate on behalf of the individual, who must be permanently resident in the UK and living primarily in postcode areas EX1, EX2, EX3 or EX4. According to the charity's grant-making policy (March 2024), it will not, save in exceptional circumstances, make individual awards for sums in excess of £450, and aims to give a decision within a few days, usually within a maximum of 14 days.
What they fund
Exeter Dispensary Charity relieves financial hardship linked to illness or disability, for items and services not provided by the state.
Who and where
It supports people permanently resident in the UK and living in the City of Exeter, primarily postcodes EX1 to EX4.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Exeter Dispensary Charity says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
Who they say they'll fund
“Applications must be made by a Support Worker or advocate on behalf of an individual who is in need by reason of financial hardship, sickness or disability or any combination of these.”
Source: exeterdispensary.org.uk — (PDF) EDC-Grant-Making-Policy-March-2024.pdf →
“Applications can only be made for people living in the City of Exeter- that is primarily in postcode areas EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4.”
Source: exeterdispensary.org.uk — (PDF) EDC-Grant-Making-Policy-March-2024.pdf →
“Applications will typically be considered only from applicants that are permanently resident in the UK.”
Source: exeterdispensary.org.uk — (PDF) EDC-Grant-Making-Policy-March-2024.pdf →
What they say they won't fund
“The Trustees will not normally approve the use of the Charity's funds for medical research, educational purposes, computer equipment and therapy sessions.”
Source: exeterdispensary.org.uk — (PDF) EDC-Grant-Making-Policy-March-2024.pdf →
Grant sizes they mention
“The Charity will not, save in exceptional circumstances, make individual awards for sums in excess of £450.”
Source: exeterdispensary.org.uk — (PDF) EDC-Grant-Making-Policy-March-2024.pdf →
How they say to apply
“The Charity aims to consider and give a decision on applications within a few days and usually within a maximum of 14 days.”
Source: exeterdispensary.org.uk — (PDF) EDC-Grant-Making-Policy-March-2024.pdf →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, of people of all ages living in the city of exeter suffering from illness and/or living with a disability, by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facilities not provided by the state.
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
How much does it give?
According to the charity's grant-making policy (March 2024), it will not, save in exceptional circumstances, make individual awards for sums in excess of £450.
What does it fund?
The relief of financial hardship for people suffering from illness and/or living with a disability, by paying for items, services or facilities not provided by the state. It will not normally fund medical research, educational purposes, computer equipment, or therapy sessions.
Who can apply?
Applications must be made by a support worker or advocate on behalf of an individual who is permanently resident in the UK and living in the City of Exeter — primarily postcode areas EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4.
How long does a decision take?
The charity aims to consider and give a decision on applications within a few days, and usually within a maximum of 14 days.
How do I apply?
Applications are made via a support worker or advocate, not directly by the individual. Check the funder's own website (www.exeterdispensary.org.uk) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 1189534) for current guidance, as processes can change.
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