Blanchminster Trust

The Trust funds causes including poverty and hardship, education and skills, and community development within the parishes of Bude, Stratton, and Poughill. It provides help for education, people in need, and the community, including grants towards educational costs. Support is available for project costs, capital refurbishments, running expenses, and social, cultural, or educational initiatives such as libraries, church maintenance, or community spaces. The Trust prioritises tangible local impact and works closely with the community it serves, favouring smaller, locally rooted organisations and individuals with proven ties to the area.

The Trust accepts applications from both individuals and organisations, including registered charities, community groups, faith groups, and schools. Applicants must have proven ties to the parishes of Bude, Stratton, and Poughill in north Cornwall. The Trust prioritises smaller, locally rooted organisations and individuals facing financial hardship or pursuing education. Applications are accepted by post, and the Trust values clear evidence of need and other support sought.

The Trust does not fund activities outside the defined parishes of Bude, Stratton, and Poughill. It does not replace statutory funding or support unrelated causes. No other exclusions apply beyond these geographic and scope limitations.

The Trust makes grants to individuals and local organisations, supporting project costs, capital refurbishments, running expenses, and social, cultural, or educational initiatives. It favours unsolicited applications and values clear evidence of need and other support sought. Funding is provided as one-off or occasional grants rather than multi-year commitments, with a focus on practical, local benefit.