# Episom

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214681 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214681)
- Website: https://www.episom.co.uk
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/episom

To improve the quality of life for the Somali community affected by epilepsy, we increase public awareness, provide reliable health information, and run practical workshops on seizure first aid and self-management. We also facilitate access to specialist medical care, organise peer support groups, and undertake research to improve services and inform policy for Somali families.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are: the relief of sickness and the preservation of health of people suffering with epilepsy from the somalia community living in the UK and people with epilepsy living in somalia, in particular but not exclusively by:a) the provision of education to increase public awareness and understanding of epilepsy, its causes, treatment, and management, particularly through multilingual resources, media campaigns, and community workshops. B) the provision of information, advice, and guidance to individuals with epilepsy and their families to improve wellbeing, navigate healthcare systems, and access support services. C) the establishment of peer support groups, helplines, and other practical support services to alleviate isolation and improve the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy. D) advocacy, campaigning, and engagement with community leaders, healthcare professionals, and religious institutions to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with epilepsy. E) the provision of training to healthcare and community professionals to promote culturally sensitive care and improve outcomes for people affected by epilepsy. F) supporting, encouraging, or funding research into epilepsy, with a focus on its impact on the somali community, and the dissemination of research findings. G) to conduct activities both within the United Kingdom and internationally, with a focus on east Africa and regions with significant somali populations, to promote awareness,…

## What it funds

Episom is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Episom in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (episom.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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