The William Dudley Trust

Established 1875 Reg. Charity No. 214752

Administered by Age Concern Birmingham

William Dudley Trust Emergency Fund for Older People

Man Hei Michael Lin

Man Hei Michael Lin was awarded the Trust's Artist in Residence bursary for 2024/25 in November 2024. Michael, who is from Hong Kong, holds a first class BA degree and a Gem-A Gemmology Diploma. As well as being an Artist in Residence at the School of Jewellery Michael has been assisting with teaching undergraduate students, by giving tutorials, facilitating lectures and leading demonstrations. He is currently specialising in the traditional Japanese wax technique 'Mitsuro Hikime' using modern digital manufacturing processes.

Michael is in the process of setting up an online shop on his website and and is an elected Early Career Representative at the Association of Contemporary Jewellery.

1. CRITERIA FOR FUNDING

The Fund may assist aged persons or their dependent(s):

Who are or have been in business or trade within the boundaries of the City of Birmingham
Who are in conditions of poverty
Where assistance will not replace public funds

2. APPLICATION

Age Concern Birmingham handle all stages of the application process for the Fund including approval of financial assistance

Age Concern Birmingham makes the following assessment of each applicant:

That the aged person or their dependent(s) meet William Dudley Trust’s criteria
Determine the most appropriate assistance required to address their needs

3. BENEFIT

A one-off grant of up to £500 for equipment or household essentials

Please contact:

Age Concern Birmingham

76-78 Boldmere Road,

Sutton Coldfield,

B73 5TJ

Telephone: 0121 362 3650

Fax: 0121 362 3669

Email: info@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk

Website: www.ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk