Clan Trust Limited
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- Where they fund
- Norfolk
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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clantrust.orgAbout Clan Trust Limited
Clan Trust Limited is an independent charitable trust based in Norfolk, established by a local farmer to sustain the farming community and rural residents. Its mission centres on advancing agricultural education, supporting young farmers, and improving wellbeing for elderly and disabled people in rural areas. The Trust values hands-on, community-focused funding and aims to build long-term partnerships that blend intergenerational support with rural resilience. This targeted rural specialist focuses on youth agricultural futures alongside vulnerable elderly outreach.
What Clan Trust Limited funds
The Trust supports causes including children and youth, education and skills, older people, and the environment. Funding covers projects, equipment, training, and research. Its work is concentrated in Norfolk, prioritising rural communities. Specific themes include farming education, young farmer initiatives, and outreach activities for elderly or disabled residents. The Neech Fund supports environmental work, including equipment and capital works, on a proven need and viability basis.
Who can apply
Applications are open to individuals and registered charities based in Norfolk. Community groups may also be eligible. The Trust prioritises young people, older people, disabled people, and those in rural communities. Applicants should be rooted in Norfolk, with a focus on the local farming community and rural residents.
What Clan Trust Limited doesn't fund
The Trust does not provide capital funding to businesses. The Clan Trust Grant excludes capital works. Other exclusions are not specified; applicants are encouraged to review programme details.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers one-off grants through programmes such as the Clan Trust Grant and Neech Fund. It welcomes unsolicited applications and considers them on a quarterly basis. Funding style is described as hands-on and community-focused, with no multi-year commitments mentioned for current programmes.
How much does Clan Trust Limited give?
Clan Trust Limited runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 39 sourced facts
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- 1 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Clan Trust Limited funds — and what they won't
most outstanding candidate for a Farming Education, Research, or Travel Project
The full exclusions list (1)
- Does not provide capital funding to businesses.
Good to know
How to apply to Clan Trust Limited
Clan Trust Limited takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Clan Trust Limited provide?
Clan Trust Limited runs 3 grant programmes — Clan Trust Scholarship: Up to £10,000.
Where does Clan Trust Limited fund charities?
Clan Trust Limited funds charities operating in Norfolk.
Does Clan Trust Limited accept unsolicited applications?
Clan Trust Limited accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Clan Trust Limited not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Does not provide capital funding to businesses.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Clan Trust Limited?
Clan Trust Limited takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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