Armourers and Brasiers Gauntlet Trust

The Trust funds a range of causes across its programmes. The Small Charities Programme supports work in community or armed forces, children, youth or general education, health or medical, and the arts, arms or armour. The Materials Science Support Programmes focus on materials science education and entrepreneurship, helping individuals pursue careers in academia and industry. The Grants for School Science programme enriches the science curriculum, especially in materials science, through equipment, project delivery, and events. All programmes operate UK-wide, with the Small Charities Programme offering multi-year grants over three years.

Eligible applicants vary by programme. The Small Charities Programme is open to small registered charities operating in the UK. The Materials Science Support Programmes fund individuals, either directly or through institutions, to advance materials science education and entrepreneurship. The Grants for School Science programme is for UK schools seeking to enrich their science curriculum. The Trust prioritises organisations and individuals aligned with its stated cause areas, with no religious restriction.

The Trust does not fund general unrestricted activities outside its priority areas. It does not support individuals or schools outside the specific programmes described. Funding is limited to UK-based organisations and activities.

The Small Charities Programme provides multi-year grants over three years. The Materials Science Support Programmes fund individuals directly or via institutions. The Grants for School Science programme supports equipment, project delivery, and events. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications for its open programmes.