C F Lunoe Trust Fund
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout C F Lunoe Trust Fund
The C F Lunoe Trust Fund was established in 1960 by Danish-born civil engineer Christian Frederick Lunoe, co-founder of Holst & Co, a leading UK reinforced concrete firm. The trust advances technical education, research, and training while providing relief from poverty and hardship, primarily for former Holst employees and their dependents. Rooted in Lunoe's engineering legacy, the trust embodies a dual ethos of loyalty to its founder's professional network and investment in UK technical skills development. It prioritises grants for technical and engineering education, including scholarships, lectures, training events, and research projects, as well as poverty prevention and hardship relief. Funding supports both individuals and organisations through project grants, core costs, and direct aid. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is invitation-only through its network.
What C F Lunoe Trust Fund funds
The trust funds technical and engineering education, including scholarships, lectures, training events, and research projects. It also supports poverty prevention and hardship relief, particularly for former Holst employees and their dependents. Beneficiaries include children, young people, the elderly, and the general public, with a special focus on individuals connected to Holst. Funding covers project grants, core costs, and direct aid. The trust operates in England and Wales, with a preference for activities in technical or engineering fields or those with Holst ties.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating in England and Wales. The trust gives preference to organisations in technical or engineering fields or those with connections to Holst. Beneficiary groups include children, young people, the elderly, and the general public, especially individuals linked to Holst. There are no income thresholds for applicants. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only.
What C F Lunoe Trust Fund doesn't fund
The trust avoids broad charitable purposes outside its core focus on technical education and welfare for the Holst community. It does not fund activities unrelated to technical or engineering education, research, training, or poverty and hardship relief for former Holst employees and their dependents.
How they like to fund
Funding is provided through project grants, core costs, and direct aid. The trust works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. It supports both individuals and organisations, with a focus on technical education and welfare for the Holst community.
How much does C F Lunoe Trust Fund give?
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How to apply to C F Lunoe Trust Fund
C F Lunoe Trust Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does C F Lunoe Trust Fund provide?
C F Lunoe Trust Fund typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does C F Lunoe Trust Fund fund charities?
C F Lunoe Trust Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does C F Lunoe Trust Fund accept unsolicited applications?
C F Lunoe Trust Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from C F Lunoe Trust Fund?
C F Lunoe Trust Fund 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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