The Trust gives grants to registered charities that work in the UK. They focus on specific priorities every year. The focus areas for 2023 are:

-Grant rounds 1 and 2: Rehabilitation of prisoners, ex-prisoners and those at risk of offending
-Grant rounds 3 and 4: Children and young people in care and care leavers

Fund award sizes: maximum £1,000

Notes on award amounts: Grant rounds 1 and 3 have a maximum grant of £1,000, Grant rounds 2 and 4 have a maximum of £5,000.

Who can apply
They only award grants to organisations registered with the Charity Commission (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or OSCR, or exempt from registration.

Minimum annual income: £100,000 Maximum annual income: £1,000,000

When to apply
They have four grant rounds per year. The dates for theses are:

-Grant Round 1: 1 – 28 February
-Grant Round 2: 1 – 30 April
-Grant Round 3: 1 – 31 July
-Grant Round 4: 1 – 30 September

How to apply
An online application form is available on the Trust website.

Exclusions
Do not fund:

-Capital appeals, including equipment
-Charities involved with religion (including repair of Church fabric)
-Charities involved with animals (welfare and conservation)
-Holidays, including respite holidays
-Individual hospices (national organisations can apply)
-Individuals, including individuals embarking on a trip overseas with a charitable organisation
-Minibuses or other Vehicles
-Overseas projects
-Schools, including activities
-Scouts, Guides, Cubs, Brownies
-Sea Cadets
-Shopmobility
-Students
-Village Halls