Aurelius Charitable Trust
Could Aurelius Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Aurelius Charitable Trust
The Aurelius Charitable Trust was established in 1975 and is a UK-based grant-maker dedicated to conserving inherited culture and the dissemination of knowledge, with a strong emphasis on the humanities. The Trust upholds core values of safeguarding heritage for future generations and promoting a deep understanding of the past. It maintains a distinctive, unwavering focus that is not influenced by trends. The Trust prioritises projects in arts, culture, heritage, and environmental conservation. It supports project-specific initiatives, especially capital costs for restoration and preservation. This makes the Trust a reliable partner for heritage specialists seeking targeted, tradition-rooted support.
What Aurelius Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds projects that conserve historic sites, artefacts, and collections; support public engagement exhibitions; and disseminate research in the arts and humanities. It also supports the preservation of lands and buildings of beauty or historic interest, as well as furniture, pictures, and chattels of national, historic, or artistic interest. Work by specialist institutes is a priority. The Trust focuses on project-specific initiatives, especially capital costs for restoration and preservation. Grants are made to organisations across England and Wales.
Who can apply
The Trust welcomes applications from UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies, including community groups, that have proven expertise in arts, culture, heritage, or environmental conservation. Priority is given to small to medium-sized organisations that can demonstrate clear public benefit and have well-defined project plans. Beneficiaries must be based in England or Wales. There is no religious restriction on eligibility.
What Aurelius Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes core or unrestricted funding, emergency relief, grants to individuals, non-charitable organisations, and general education. It also does not fund projects that fall outside its stated focus on arts, culture, heritage, and environmental conservation.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds project-specific costs, especially capital expenditure for restoration and preservation. It welcomes unsolicited applications and considers projects that demonstrate clear public benefit. Funding is not provided for core or unrestricted activities.
How much does Aurelius Charitable 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 Aurelius Charitable Trust
Aurelius Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application.
- 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 Aurelius Charitable Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Aurelius Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE AURELIUS CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 271333.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Aurelius Charitable Trust provide?
Aurelius Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Aurelius Charitable Trust fund charities?
Aurelius Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Aurelius Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Aurelius Charitable 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 Aurelius Charitable Trust?
Aurelius Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically bi annually.
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