Christadelphian Samaritan Fund
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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christadelphiansf.comAbout Christadelphian Samaritan Fund
The Christadelphian Samaritan Fund (CSF) was established in 1961 by the Christadelphian community, inspired by the biblical Good Samaritan parable. Their mission is to channel practical humanitarian aid to relieve suffering worldwide, focusing on people outside their own faith group. They operate by enabling their community to support individuals and organisations facing poverty, crises, disasters, warfare, famine, and health emergencies. CSF prioritises funding through grants to reputable aid agencies such as the Red Cross, Oxfam, and Christian Aid, rather than running direct programmes. Distinctively ecumenical and outward-facing among faith-based funders, CSF excels in flexible, discreet funding for urgent global appeals.
What Christadelphian Samaritan Fund funds
CSF supports humanitarian projects that provide emergency relief, health support, poverty alleviation, and assistance for vulnerable groups including children, youth, disabled people, elderly, and isolated populations. They fund crisis-oriented work such as disaster response, famine relief, and health emergencies, as well as ongoing poverty alleviation efforts. Their grants are directed to projects anywhere globally or within the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), with no geographic or religious restrictions. CSF typically supports established medium-to-large aid organisations addressing these needs, rather than grassroots groups.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, with a preference for established medium-to-large aid organisations. Community groups are also eligible, though grassroots groups are rarely supported. CSF prioritises organisations addressing humanitarian needs for vulnerable populations including children, youth, disabled people, elderly, and isolated individuals. No geographic or religious restrictions apply, and there are no income thresholds. Proposals must align with crisis-oriented projects.
What Christadelphian Samaritan Fund doesn't fund
CSF does not fund general running costs, capital projects, religious activities, or anything benefiting the Christadelphian community internally. They rarely support grassroots groups and do not accept unsolicited applications.
How they like to fund
CSF provides project-based grants for emergency relief, health, poverty alleviation, and vulnerable group support. They do not accept unsolicited applications; trustees identify opportunities through their network and contact selected proposals directly. Their funding style is flexible and discreet, prioritising vetted partners for maximum impartial impact.
How much does Christadelphian Samaritan Fund give?
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.
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 Christadelphian Samaritan Fund
Christadelphian Samaritan Fund 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 Christadelphian Samaritan Fund.
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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 Christadelphian Samaritan Fund provide?
Christadelphian Samaritan Fund typically provides grants of £2,000 - £25,000.
Where does Christadelphian Samaritan Fund fund charities?
Christadelphian Samaritan Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Christadelphian Samaritan Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Christadelphian Samaritan Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Christadelphian Samaritan Fund?
Christadelphian Samaritan 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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