Coltstaple Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Coltstaple Trust
The Coltstaple Trust, established in 2001, is governed by trustees with expertise in public service and financial management. Its mission is to relieve persons in need, poverty, or distress in third-world countries, while addressing homelessness and acute housing needs in the UK and globally. Rooted in values of alleviating suffering, promoting human dignity, and ensuring long-term impact through prudent endowment investments, the Trust emphasises stewardship, sustainability, and direct practical interventions over broad or discretionary giving. The Trust funds established charities tackling extreme poverty and humanitarian crises internationally and UK-focused efforts on homelessness and housing support. Distinctively non-public-facing, it does not accept unsolicited applications, focusing on pre-selected partners via internal networks. Its investment-funded stability enables reliable, enduring relief efforts.
What Coltstaple Trust funds
The Trust supports practical, material-impact programmes for the most vulnerable populations. Internationally, it funds emergency shelter, food relief, and health initiatives addressing extreme poverty and humanitarian crises. In the UK, it focuses on homelessness, social housing, and housing support. Grants target high-need areas, with a track record of supporting major national homelessness charities and international NGOs. The Trust prioritises direct interventions that alleviate suffering and promote dignity, funding both project and core costs for sustained impact. There are no geographic restrictions, but funding concentrates on areas of acute need.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are medium-to-large proven charitable organisations registered in the UK. There are no geographic or income restrictions, though the Trust concentrates on high-need areas. The Trust prioritises organisations with a track record of delivering practical, material-impact programmes for the most vulnerable, including those experiencing homelessness, poverty, and health crises. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; the Trust works exclusively with pre-selected partners identified through internal networks. Beneficiaries include people in acute need worldwide, with a focus on third-world countries and UK homelessness.
What Coltstaple Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund trustee remuneration, fundraising activities, or one-off projects. It avoids capital builds and support for individuals. Broad or discretionary giving is not within its remit; the Trust focuses on direct, practical interventions with measurable impact. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, working only with pre-selected partners.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides substantial and sustained support, including both project and core costs. Funding is drawn from annual investment returns, ensuring reliable, long-term partnerships. The Trust works by invitation only, selecting partners through internal networks rather than open applications. It favours enduring relief efforts over short-term or capital projects.
How much does Coltstaple Trust give?
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Coltstaple Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Coltstaple Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Coltstaple Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Coltstaple Trust fund charities?
Coltstaple Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Coltstaple Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Coltstaple Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Coltstaple Trust?
Coltstaple Trust 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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