Charity of Richard Cloudesley
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £90,000
- Where they fund
- London Borough of Islington
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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cloudesley.org.ukAbout Charity of Richard Cloudesley
The Charity of Richard Cloudesley is a historic trust established in 1517, dedicated to relieving financial hardship compounded by physical or mental health challenges while sustaining churches as inclusive community hubs. Guided by values of community engagement, equitable support, and prudent stewardship, it adopts a collaborative grantmaking philosophy that partners with grassroots organisations and statutory bodies. The Trust supports health-related projects for disabled adults and children, as well as those experiencing mental health conditions or complex health needs, alongside poverty. It also funds church grants for repairs, accessibility upgrades, and sustainability improvements, primarily within Islington. What makes the Charity distinctive is its blend of secular disability and mental health relief with faith-based community infrastructure, favouring grassroots providers with lived experience and a commitment to local impact.
What Charity of Richard Cloudesley funds
The Trust's funding focuses on health-related causes, including work that supports disabled adults and children, individuals with mental health conditions, and those facing complex health needs, alongside poverty. Supported activities include therapeutic services, social care for chronic illness, disability support addressing financial barriers to wellbeing, and community-led initiatives. Church grants are available for repairs, accessibility upgrades, and energy-saving or sustainability improvements to Church of England buildings in Islington, fostering spaces for community outreach, befriending, drop-in services, and holistic support. All funding is prioritised for the London Borough of Islington.
Who can apply
Only organisations are eligible to apply, including registered charities, faith groups, and community groups. The Trust prioritises grassroots providers with lived experience and a commitment to local impact. Beneficiaries should be residents of the London Borough of Islington, particularly those in financial distress due to disabilities, mental health conditions, or complex health needs. Church grants are limited to Church of England churches within Islington. The Trust favours organisations that demonstrate community engagement and equitable support.
What Charity of Richard Cloudesley doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund projects outside the London Borough of Islington, non-health-related hardships, or initiatives lacking local ties. Church grants are not available for non-Church of England churches. Additionally, non-Islington causes and projects that do not align with the Trust's charitable objectives for health and community support are excluded.
How they like to fund
The Charity adopts a collaborative grantmaking approach, partnering with grassroots organisations and statutory bodies. It offers grants that do not require match funding. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications. Funding style favours direct financial aid and capacity investment in health providers and church infrastructure, though specific durations or terms are not detailed.
How much does Charity of Richard Cloudesley give?
Charity of Richard Cloudesley runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 2 sourced facts
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How to apply to Charity of Richard Cloudesley
Charity of Richard Cloudesley takes applications via online form.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
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How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Charity of Richard Cloudesley provide?
Charity of Richard Cloudesley typically provides grants of £10,000 - £90,000.
Where does Charity of Richard Cloudesley fund charities?
Charity of Richard Cloudesley funds charities operating in London Borough of Islington.
Does Charity of Richard Cloudesley accept unsolicited applications?
Charity of Richard Cloudesley 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 Richard Cloudesley?
Charity of Richard Cloudesley takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically bi annually.
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