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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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout 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?
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 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
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft 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.
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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