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The Swan Mountain trust

Funding available: up to £4,000

Applications close: 31/12/2026

About this fund

The Swan Mountain trust is a small grant making trust.

For the next three years they will focus on organisations concerned with refugees and asylum seekers, with particular emphasis on the mental health of young people in these categories.

Who can apply

Organisations concerned with refugees and asylum seekers, with particular emphasis on the mental health of young people in these categories

Maximum annual income:
£500,000

The Trustees meet three times a year in February, June and October. Applications can be submitted at any time, and an email enquiry in the first instance is appropriate. We generally focus on small organisations (under £500k income) and the usual level of our grants is in the £2,000 -£4,000 range. We aim to support particular needs within our target organisations.

How to apply

Mail to 7 Mount Vernon, London, NW3 6QS or email jan.swanmountaintrust@gmail.com

Looking for support with funding?

Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support. 

Our supportive Funding Officer, Claire Shaw, can help your organisation with every step of the funding application process, from carrying out funding searches to proofreading your application.

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The Swan Mountain trust

The Swan Mountain trust

Funding available: up to £4,000

Applications close: 31/12/2026

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