About Us | Our Mission, History, & Impact

Partnering with Hanover to strengthen health, education and community wellbeing.

The Tryall Fund’s focus is to improve health, education and wellbeing by funding and delivering sustainable, community‑led programs. Our initiatives center on early childhood education, academic scholarships, and primary health care. This ensures donations are stewarded transparently and directed where they make the greatest local impact.

Our History

Over 60 years of support.

Founded in the early 1960s, The Tryall Fund was created by Tryall Club members and friends to support health, education and welfare in Hanover Parish, Jamaica. Built on long-standing local relationships and volunteer leadership, the Fund channels nearly 100% of donations directly into community projects.

Our Mission

To improve quality of life in Hanover and beyond, by funding sustainable programs in early childhood education, scholarships, primary health care and community relief.

How We Work
Member-Supported

Primarily supported by those who feel affinity to Jamaica and its People.

Volunteer-Led

A dedicated board and committees provide governance and hands‑on support.

Targeted Impact

We concentrate resources on four core initiatives to maximize long-term benefit and sustainability.

Transparent Stewardship

Donations are directed to programmatic work and community needs, with minimal administrative overhead.

Signature Focuses

Success by Six

Our flagship early‑childhood model that builds literacy and numeracy skills with nutrition and caregiver support to give children aged 3–5 the strongest start.

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The Tryall Fund Scholarship

A merit based award supporting undergraduate and graduate students, committed to expanding access to education for high‑achieving, community‑minded applicants. Since its inception in 2010, the Tryall Fund has awarded over $3 million in scholarships to Jamaican students. Many recipients have gone on to build meaningful careers and make significant contributions to their communities.

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Healthy Hanover

Healthy Hanover is a community health initiative led by the Tryall Fund that strengthens primary care, expands services, and delivers mobile and volunteer-led missions across Hanover.

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Key Elements:

Clinic Support and Upgrades

Adopted Hopewell Health Centre (facility improvements, air conditioning, renovated cottage for maternal and dental services) and ongoing backing for Sandy Bay Evening Clinic (staffing subsidies and operational support to keep after-hours care available).

Partnerships and Impact

Work with the Ministry of Health, Western Regional Health Authority, World Cares Centre, volunteer organizations, and local groups to improve access to healthcare in Hanover.

Annual Health Missions

Week-long volunteer clinics (dental and audiology) providing free screenings, basic treatments, education, triage/referrals, and broad community outreach.

Service Expansion

Dedicated maternal and dental spaces, infection-control improvements, and sustained family‑planning, prenatal, child-wellness, and urgent primary-care services.

Get Involved

Out of Many, One People

Support our work through donations, volunteering or partnerships. Contact The Tryall Fund to learn how you can help strengthen Jamaica’s future.