Building Communities Trustee Limited
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- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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bct.walesAbout Building Communities Trustee Limited
Building Communities Trustee Limited (BCT) was established in 2014 as the sole corporate trustee of Invest Local Trust, in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund. Its mission is to empower Wales' most disadvantaged communities to tackle entrenched poverty and promote social inclusion. BCT is guided by values of empowerment, local ownership, long-term support, and respect for community priorities. It favours a devolved, place-based investment model that trusts local decision-making, making it distinctive in its proactive, needs-led approach.
What Building Communities Trustee Limited funds
BCT funds work across poverty alleviation, social inclusion, community asset strengthening, resilience-building, and quality-of-life improvements. Supported activities include asset development, skills and employability, wellbeing, environmental enhancements, and local leadership. Grants often support community anchor organisations, networks, and grassroots projects such as neighbourhood hubs, social enterprises, and green space revitalisation. The Trust works across Wales, with a strong focus on the most deprived areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, social enterprises, and community groups that are deeply embedded as anchors in Wales' most deprived areas. BCT prioritises smaller organisations committed to participatory change. There is no strict income threshold, but the Trust favours those with strong local roots. Funding is invite-only, so unsolicited applications are not accepted.
What Building Communities Trustee Limited doesn't fund
BCT does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is proactive and needs-led through targeted outreach and relationships. It avoids short-term outputs and does not support projects that do not align with its place-based, community-led model.
How they like to fund
BCT provides multi-year grants, often including flexible core costs, capacity building, and unrestricted support. Funding is invite-only and needs-led, with no open application rounds. The Trust favours sustainable, trusted local autonomy over mainstream funding norms.
How much does Building Communities Trustee Limited give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Building Communities Trustee Limited’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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 Building Communities Trustee Limited
Building Communities Trustee Limited 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 quarterly.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Building Communities Trustee Limited.
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- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Building Communities Trustee Limited provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Building Communities Trustee Limited directly for current funding levels.
Where does Building Communities Trustee Limited fund charities?
Building Communities Trustee Limited funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Building Communities Trustee Limited accept unsolicited applications?
Building Communities Trustee Limited does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Building Communities Trustee Limited?
Building Communities Trustee Limited 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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