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

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First check

Is our work likely to fit?

Use the confirmed information below to make an initial assessment. The Trust should always be contacted for its current application policy.

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What is confirmed

The Trust gives grants to organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers, people with mental health or learning disabilities, desistance from crime and domestic violence.

Social grants are given to organisations working in North East England and Central Scotland. A small number of grants are also given for restoration of architecturally important churches.

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What this website does not assume

No minimum or maximum grant size, deadline, legal-form restriction, turnover threshold or multi-year policy was supplied for publication. We will not invent those conditions.

Contact the Trust to confirm the current policy before treating your organisation or project as eligible.

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A sensible first decision

If cause and place both align, prepare a concise initial enquiry. If either is uncertain, ask one clear eligibility question rather than sending a complete application.

Quick check

Before you contact the Trust

  1. 01

    Our cause matches a stated area of interest.

  2. 02

    Our location matches a priority region, unless this is a church restoration enquiry.

  3. 03

    We can explain a specific charitable purpose and practical activity.

  4. 04

    We are ready to share basic governance and financial information if requested.

  5. 05

    We will confirm current policy before applying.

This page is a fit check, not an offer or guarantee of funding.

Important: This page explains the Trust’s broad interests using the information supplied for this website. It is not a promise of funding or a substitute for the current application policy. Contact the Trust before preparing a full submission.

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