Our Vision

We have a vision of local communities that are resilient and sustainable; creating good places in which to live and grow older.

Our Mission

Our mission is to use our resources to help improve the lives of people in the Ancient Parish of Streatham (APS).

Small Grants Programme 2023

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Thrale Small Grants Programme is now open for applications. Each year we support groups and charities working in or across the following areas: West Norwood, Balham, Tooting, Tulse Hill, Brixton and Streatham (postal codes SW2, SW12, SW16, SW17, SE21, SE24 and SE27). 

In 2022 we awarded £40,000 in small grants to 20 local groups who strive to support individuals and create resilient communities. Last year our annual grant-giving programme awarded just over £12,000 to projects in Wandsworth, including: 

  • A health education and keep fit programme for older women, run by Balham and Tooting Community Association (BACTA) and Women Wellbeing.  
  • Dons Local Action Group whose volunteers work to provide practical support to tackle food, digital and furniture poverty in Wandsworth. 
  • The Trinity Homeless Café which is operated by Holy Trinity Church to provide a free drop-in to local homeless people, including advice and support to find settled accommodation. 

Applicants should consider if their project fits within in our vision and values: 

Vision 

  • We have a vision of local communities that are resilient and sustainable; creating good places in which to live and grow older. 

Values 

  • The right of everyone to live with dignity and as far as possible, independently. 
  • The right of everyone to have a decent home 
  • The importance of local community in enriching people’s lives 
  • Communities with respect for and integration of older people 

The closing date for applications is Friday 19 May 2023.  If your group and its work fits with our interests and criteria please complete the online application form here. 

If you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. 

Roles with Thrale Almshouse and Relief in Need Charity

We are currently looking for trustees and an administrator to join our friendly team.

Board of Trustees
Our current Board has five members. We are looking to recruit new Trustees who are passionate about the local community, enthusiastic and have experience in any of the following areas:

  • Housing development or management
  • Community engagement
  • Grant making
  • Older people
  • Strategic planning
  • Organisational knowledge
  • Charity Sector

Administrator
We are currently seeking an administrator to take over from our current executive assistant when she leaves later this summer. The role involves:

  • Managing Thrale's Quarterly Trustee meetings (agenda, minutes etc)
  • Compliance policy management (Code of Conduct, Conflicts of Interest etc)
  • Managing agent liaison
  • Relief in Need Programme (applications, panel meetings, liaison with applicants)

You will be self-employed, working from home and with flexible hours of around 5-10 hours per week.

If you are interested please complete the relevant application form:

Should you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Some recent recipients of our grants

Wandsworth
Wandsworth
Lambeth
Lambeth
Lambeth
Brixton

Healthy Living Platform

Tulse Hill
Norwood & Brixton

The Wiser Collective

Balham

Caras Refugee project

Tooting

Kinetica Bloco

Tulse Hill

St Mathews Project

Tulse Hill and Brixton

Streatham Drop-In for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Lambeth