Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust

Could Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants
£1,000 – £4,000
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Letter of inquiry first
Decisions
Bi annually

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust

The Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust is a faith-driven funder established by trust deed in England and Wales, led by the Bickersteth family. Rooted in Christian values, its mission is to advance charitable purposes through support for Christian missions, outreach, and community welfare. The Trust favours long-term relationships with organisations it knows well, personal trusteeship, and practical faith in action, prioritising effective public benefit aligned with Christian service over open calls. It is intentionally discreet, with no public website, and works through relationship-based funding rather than broad application rounds.

What Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust funds

The Trust funds Christian-led initiatives, including missionary work in the UK and internationally, relief for vulnerable groups such as homeless people, ex-offenders, and children without families, poverty alleviation, and community services. Support can cover projects, core costs, and ongoing work that connects faith with poverty relief and local strengthening. The Trust's work is primarily focused throughout England and Wales, reflecting its registered area of operation. It also supports wider community welfare initiatives that align with its Christian mission.

Who can apply

Small to medium-sized UK-registered charities are preferred, and a Christian ethos is important. The Trust prioritises organisations with a Christian origin and those known to the trustees, as it works through long-term relationships. Beneficiary groups include homeless people, ex-offenders, children without families, and communities experiencing poverty. There are no geographic restrictions within England and Wales. Eligible organisations must be registered charities with a Christian foundation.

What Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust doesn't fund

The Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust does not fund individuals, non-registered groups, or capital projects. This means it does not make grants to individuals for personal support, nor to organisations that are not registered charities in England and Wales. Capital projects, such as buildings or major construction, are also excluded from its funding.

How they like to fund

The Trust funds through relationship-based support, favouring long-term relationships with known organisations. It accepts unsolicited applications but works primarily by invitation and personal trusteeship. Support can cover projects, core costs, and ongoing work, reflecting a practical faith-based approach. The Trust's style emphasises personal trusteeship and long-term partnerships.

How much does Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust give?

£1,000 – £4,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithPrefers faith-based (Christian)
Focus areas
FaithHomelessnessPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust

Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.

  • Decisions are typically bi annually.
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST, charity number 249109.

Latest annual income
£318,585
Latest annual spending
£367,800
Financial year end
April 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust provide?

Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £4,000.

Where does Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust fund charities?

Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust?

Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically bi annually.

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