1485 Charitable Trust

The Trust funds thematic priorities including education and training, disability support, poverty prevention and relief, and religious advancement. These priorities encompass social welfare, community development, faith-based outreach, and secular initiatives that mirror Christian ethics. Grants support projects, capacity building, core costs, and occasionally individuals, targeting small to medium-sized charities that build holistic well-being, social inclusion, and organisational sustainability for marginalised groups. The Trust emphasises private stewardship of assets for ethical, transformative giving, empowering both faith-based and values-consistent secular efforts that benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across England and Wales.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based and operating in England and Wales, with strong alignment to Christian principles in values, leadership, or operations. The Trust prioritises work among vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, and welcomes both faith-based organisations and secular groups that operate consistently according to Christian ethics. It targets small to medium-sized charities that build holistic well-being, social inclusion, and organisational sustainability. No strict income limits apply, though smaller entities are preferred.

The Trust does not fund non-Christian aligned activities, large national organisations, or public funding rounds. It does not accept unsolicited applications; grant-making is exclusively by invitation through trustees' networks. The Trust avoids supporting initiatives that are not consistent with Christian values, and it does not typically fund well-resourced national charities. It also does not engage in open calls or advertise its grant-making publicly.