The Charity has been running for nearly 40 years, giving regular grants and additional support to those in need who have resided in Stoke Mandeville, Great Missenden or The Hampdens for at least 2 years.
Over the last twelve months it has given out over 700 grants.
In particular, it has helped Stoke Mandeville Combine School with a major project.
Also, we have assisted St Mary's Church in Stoke Mandeville with the cost of essential repairs.
This Summer, we have re-introduced the family outing for Stoke Mandeville parishioners. We are providing 250 tickets for entry to Cotswold Wildlife Park for families with children up to the age of 16.
The Trustees meet quarterly (January, April, July and October) and welcome all applications for consideration
Fairhive Homes have informed us that unfortunately they will be closing down the Lifeline service. Therefore, all users will need to move to another provider by 1 March 2026.
What does this mean for our Parishioners?
Before 1 March 2026 those that benefit from a Lifeline Alarm provided by Fairhive and funded by the Charity will need to either:
Inform us that they no longer need lifeline alarm support
Arrange a new lifeline alarm with a different supplier, and apply for continuing support from the Charity.
The good news
The Charity already has in place a grant option for those residents that require a digital unit. Our system for funding digital alarms works differently from the arrangement with Fairhive Homes, but is of a comparable level.
So, what next?
Those affected should take some time to understand the information sent to them in the post. There are two options for those moving to a digital alarm that have been passed to us from Fairhive Homes. Then let us know what they intend to do by emailing smandopc@gmail.com
If you choose to arrange a new alarm system
The application form below explains how funding from the Charity with a digital alarm system. Applicants will need to enclose some proof of installation with the application form when they send it back to us.
But this is very IMPORTANT
Whether they wish to discontinue support or move over to a new system, those affected must inform us of the date they wish to close their Fairhive service. We will then cancel the monitoring with Fairhive, who will arrange for the return of their unit.
We understand this is not ideal
The Trustees understand that this may seem difficult and overwhelming. Unfortunately the Charity has no control over Fairhive’s provision of Lifeline alarms and no alternative arrangement with another provider. However, for the immediate term the Trustees would like Parishioners to know that they are committed to assisting as much as possible with Lifeline financial support, even though they can no longer assist in the physical provision of those alarms.
Finally, we would urge all those affected to begin their transfer process as soon as possible to ensure that they do not risk being without an alarm on 1 March 2026.
Kind regards
The Trustees of Stoke Mandeville & Other Parishes Charity
The Charity is pleased to offer educational grants to those continuing their studies at College or University after compulsory school
This grant is open to parishioners that have lived in Stoke Mandeville or Great & Little Hampden for 2 or more years and strict terms and conditions apply.
Download your application form below to read the full terms and conditions, and return to the Administrator with your confirmation documentation.
Deadline for submission is 31 December 2025
Please note: This grant is not for assistance with GCSE, AS or A-level students. If you have lived within the parishes of Stoke Mandeville, Great Missenden, or Great & Little Hampden for 2 or more years and are experiencing difficulties with educational costs such as uniform, equipment and school trips for younger children, please email the administrator separately at smandopc@gmail.com
