Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust)

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Typical grants
£250 – £5,000
Where they fund
Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Phone first
Decisions
Three times yearly

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About Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust)

The Charity of Charles Clement Walker, commonly known as the Walker Trust, was founded by Victorian engineer Charles Clement Walker to advance technical instruction, vocational training, and social improvement for local communities. Their core values emphasise practical local impact, equity for those facing disadvantage, and community empowerment through targeted support. They believe sustainable change arises from enabling technical skills development, overcoming barriers for disabled and elderly residents, and nurturing grassroots cultural and sporting activities that build resilience and inclusion. The Trust prioritises education and training, health and disability support, arts and culture, amateur sport, and science outreach, with a focus on grassroots voluntary bodies in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

What Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) funds

The Trust funds education and training, including vocational courses, technical skills programmes, and employment training for young people facing barriers. They support health and disability projects such as disability access improvements, respite care, and inclusive activities for people with physical or learning disabilities. Arts, culture, and heritage initiatives for children, young people aged 5-19, and families caring for disabled children are also funded, along with amateur sport programmes for disadvantaged youth and disabled adults. Science outreach, after-school clubs, peer support groups, day services, mentoring, and befriending schemes are among the activities supported. All funded work must benefit local residents in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

Who can apply

Registered charities and community groups based in or serving Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin can apply. The Trust prioritises grassroots voluntary bodies and local residents, with a preference for organisations supporting disadvantaged youth, disabled adults, elderly residents, and families caring for disabled children. There is no religious restriction on applicants.

What Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund national or international projects without direct local benefit, mainstream statutory services, or activities lacking ties to Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin communities.

How they like to fund

The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and focuses on practical, local impact through grants for projects and activities. Their funding style emphasises responsive grantmaking that prioritises measurable quality-of-life enhancements.

How much does Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) give?

£250 – £5,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

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Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
EducationDisabilityChildren & youth

How to apply to Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust)

Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) takes applications via phone first.

  • Decisions are typically three times yearly.
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as CHARITY OF CHARLES CLEMENT WALKER (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE WALKER TRUST), charity number 215479.

Latest annual income
£150,304
Latest annual spending
£212,519
Financial year end
March 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) provide?

Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) typically provides grants of £250 - £5,000.

Where does Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) fund charities?

Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) funds charities operating in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

Does Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) accept unsolicited applications?

Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker 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 Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust)?

Charity of Charles Clement Walker (Commonly Known as the Walker Trust) takes applications via phone first. Decisions are typically three times yearly.

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