Independent grant-maker supporting work in North East England and Central Scotland

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What we fund

Six areas. Human work.

Explore the Trust’s social funding interests and its small, separate strand for architecturally important churches.

01 / Focus area

Refugees & asylum seekers

We are interested in organisations helping people who have been displaced to find practical stability, human connection and a route into community life.

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02 / Focus area

Mental health

We support the broad field of community work that helps people protect their wellbeing, reduce isolation and access steady, practical support.

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03 / Focus area

Learning disabilities

We are interested in organisations creating practical opportunities for people with learning disabilities to participate, make choices and build fuller lives in their communities.

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04 / Focus area

Desistance from crime

We support organisations helping people move away from offending through trusted relationships, practical stability and realistic opportunities to build a different future.

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05 / Focus area

Domestic violence

We are interested in specialist organisations helping survivors find safety, recover from abuse and rebuild with greater security and control.

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06 / Focus area

Church restoration

A small number of grants support the restoration of churches with architectural importance. This is a limited and distinct strand of the Trust’s work.

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