Beyond Finance Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £30,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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beyondfinance.org.ukAbout Beyond Finance Charitable Trust
The Beyond Finance Charitable Trust was established in 1998 by Peter and Miriam Green alongside Alan Lander, originally as County Financial Charitable Trust. Rooted in a Christian-inspired mission, the Trust aims to advance the faith by combating poverty, oppression, and economic exploitation. Channeling surplus business profits into charitable causes, it is guided by principles of biblical stewardship and accountability. The Trust views giving as an accountable investment, requiring rigorous outcome reporting and direct project impact to maximise well-being among the poorest and most marginalised.
What Beyond Finance Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds initiatives that provide economic opportunities, essential amenities such as water and sanitation, small business loans for self-sufficiency, and wider poverty alleviation efforts. It supports both UK partners, including organisations like Christians Against Poverty, and sustainable overseas projects. The Trust operates across the UK and globally without geographic restrictions, prioritising small to medium-sized charities and grassroots organisations that deliver tangible results with modest resources.
Who can apply
The Trust funds community groups and small to medium-sized charities, particularly those aligned with an evangelical Christian ethos. It prioritises organisations focused on financial exclusion, economic uplift, and projects benefiting the poorest and most marginalised. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only for pre-selected partners. There are no restrictions based on faith for applicants, though the Trust's own ethos is Christian-inspired.
What Beyond Finance Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund emergency relief, general running costs, or activities that lack clear evidence of sustainable impact. It also does not support unsolicited applications, as it only funds pre-selected partners by invitation.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides project costs, capital, or seed funding, focusing on empowerment rather than core costs or overheads. It funds one-off grants and works by invitation, with no unsolicited applications accepted. The Trust emphasises rigorous accountability and detailed outcome reporting from its funded partners.
How much does Beyond Finance 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 Beyond Finance Charitable Trust
Beyond Finance Charitable 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Beyond Finance Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Beyond Finance Charitable Trust provide?
Beyond Finance Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £30,000.
Where does Beyond Finance Charitable Trust fund charities?
Beyond Finance Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Beyond Finance Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Beyond Finance Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Beyond Finance Charitable Trust?
Beyond Finance Charitable 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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