Christian Science Trust in Great Britain

The Christian Science Trust in Great Britain is a specialist charitable trust dedicated to promoting and extending Christian Science within the UK, as established by Mary Baker Eddy. Overseen by trustees and funded through donations, legacies, and investments, its core mission centers on advancing the study, practice, healing, and public awareness of Christian Science, with a strong emphasis on spiritual understanding, financial stewardship, accountability, and sustainability. It directs most grants to The Mother Church in Boston for UK-aligned charitable activities, distinguishing itself as a faith-specific funder committed exclusively to Manual-based projects within the Christian Science community.

It supports UK-based Christian Science branch churches, societies, informal groups, college organizations, Mother Church appointees, Committees on Publication, and nurses. Funded activities include lectures and public talks, Reading Room upgrades, church signage, IT enhancements for online outreach, essential building repairs, and compliance improvements (e.g., disabled access, fire regulations), prioritizing projects with demonstrable financial need and clear ties to Christian Science advancement.

Eligible applicants must be UK entities contributing at least 25% of project costs, with no income thresholds or size restrictions. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £30,000 (up to 75% of costs), awarded on a rolling basis via email or post-submitted application forms requiring detailed finances, quotes, membership support, and need evidence. Decisions follow trustee meetings (as needed, within 2-3 months), with mandatory fruitage reports post-completion. Exclusions encompass routine operations, salaries, secular/interfaith efforts, non-UK activities, and applicants without 25% commitment, ensuring targeted, impactful support for Christian Science infrastructure and outreach.