Article 11 Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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article11trust.org.ukAbout Article 11 Trust
The Article 11 Trust is a specialist charitable organisation founded in 2020 by members of UK protest rights groups, including Netpol. It is dedicated to defending and advancing freedom of assembly and association under Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Trust champions social justice, equality, and collective action, providing targeted support to ensure marginalised communities—especially Black and other underrepresented groups—can protest safely and effectively. Its movement-led approach emphasises research into disproportionate policing, education on legal contexts, and practical legal guidance and training, funding voluntary organisations, grassroots movements, legal collectives, and infrastructure providers to build knowledge, capacity, and advocacy for protest rights.
What Article 11 Trust funds
The Trust funds project work, core costs, capacity building, research, and emergency legal support, mostly revenue-based, with unrestricted funding exceptional. It supports activities such as legal guidance, training, and research into disproportionate policing, as well as practical support for protest campaigns and legal observers. Grants are typically for small-to-medium amounts, and the Trust operates UK-wide, with a preference for groups embedded in frontline movements. It stands out for its laser-focus on civil liberties, deep ties to protest ecosystems, and agile response to UK crackdowns, making it ideal for aligned legal empowerment and advocacy efforts.
Who can apply
The Trust funds UK-registered charities and community groups operating across the UK, with a preference for small-to-medium, resource-excluded entities such as protest campaigns and legal observers facing government targeting. It prioritises non-mainstream groups embedded in frontline movements, and there are no strict income thresholds. Individuals are rarely funded. The Trust is invite-only and strategic, and does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees approach or network-recommend partners responsively to urgent political and legal shifts.
What Article 11 Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes capital projects, broad social issues, or non-protest work. It is distinct from generalist funders, focusing exclusively on civil liberties and protest rights. Individuals are rarely funded.
How they like to fund
The Trust is invite-only and strategic, and does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees approach or network-recommend partners responsively to urgent political and legal shifts. It supports project work, core costs, capacity building, research, and emergency legal support, mostly revenue-based, with unrestricted funding exceptional. Grants are typically for small-to-medium amounts.
How much does Article 11 Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Article 11 Trust
Article 11 Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Article 11 Trust provide?
Article 11 Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Article 11 Trust fund charities?
Article 11 Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Article 11 Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Article 11 Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Article 11 Trust?
Article 11 Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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