Blakebank Trust
Could Blakebank Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Blakebank Trust
The Blakebank Trust is a grant-making charity that distributes funds to UK-registered charities, guided by a volunteer board of trustees. It blends a generalist remit with a clear preference for Christian-aligned causes, rooted in values of community welfare, ethical stewardship, and direct impact. The Trust takes a low-profile, responsive approach, favouring flexible one-off grants over multi-year commitments. Established via trust deed, it emphasises prudent financial management and public benefit, supporting faith-based evangelism alongside secular humanitarian efforts.
What Blakebank Trust funds
The Trust supports the relief of poverty, education, healthcare, and international missions, funding projects such as church restorations, poverty alleviation, health initiatives, academic endeavours, and community or arts programmes. It works both domestically in England and Wales and internationally through UK-based organisations. Specific examples include church restorations, poverty alleviation programmes, health initiatives, academic endeavours, and community or arts programmes. The Trust also funds faith-based evangelism and secular humanitarian efforts.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and academic institutions, with a preference for smaller organisations, though no religious restrictions apply; Christian groups are favoured. The Trust prefers small- to medium-sized entities and considers applications from organisations working in England and Wales or internationally through UK-based charities.
What Blakebank Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not typically offer multi-year commitments and rarely makes repeat grants. It does not fund organisations that are not UK-registered charities or academic institutions.
How they like to fund
The Trust favours flexible one-off grants over multi-year commitments, covering project, core, or capital costs. It takes a discreet, evidence-led style and welcomes unsolicited applications via email or post.
How much does Blakebank 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 Blakebank Trust
Blakebank Trust takes applications via email 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.
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Blakebank Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE BLAKEBANK TRUST, charity number 1189954.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Blakebank Trust provide?
Blakebank Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £20,000.
Where does Blakebank Trust fund charities?
Blakebank Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Blakebank Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Blakebank 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 Blakebank Trust?
Blakebank Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically bi annually.
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