Congleton Inclosure Trust
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- Typical grants
- £200 – £3,000
- Where they fund
- Congleton Borough area
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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congletoninclosuretrust.org.ukAbout Congleton Inclosure Trust
The Congleton Inclosure Trust was established in 1795 by Act of Parliament following the enclosure of local wastelands. Its mission, rooted in poverty relief from the rental income of enclosed lands, continues today through prudent investments that support community wellbeing in Congleton and its surrounding parishes. The Trust is run entirely by volunteer trustees with no paid staff, ensuring all resources are directed to local projects. It takes a flexible, generalist approach, supporting a broad range of charitable purposes without imposing rigid thematic silos.
What Congleton Inclosure Trust funds
The Trust funds community projects that directly benefit residents of the Congleton Borough area, including the parishes of Astbury, Hulme Walfield, Eaton, North Rode, Bosley, and Somerford. It supports a wide spectrum of activities such as village halls, sports clubs, youth initiatives, environmental improvements, and projects in education, health, arts, culture, heritage, science, and citizenship. The focus is on grassroots efforts that enhance local community life.
Who can apply
Small to medium-sized voluntary groups, charities, and community organisations based in or serving the Congleton Borough area are welcome to apply. The Trust prefers grassroots organisations over large-scale entities. Applications are accepted from both registered charities and community groups, with no religious restrictions. Projects must directly benefit residents of the specified parishes.
What Congleton Inclosure Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund activities that take place outside the Congleton Borough area. It also tends to avoid large-scale entities, preferring to support smaller, community-led initiatives.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers flexible support across diverse community needs, with no fixed thematic limits. It is run entirely by volunteer trustees, meaning all funds are directed to local projects. The Trust accepts unsolicited applications and considers a broad range of project types.
How much does Congleton Inclosure Trust give?
Congleton Inclosure Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 6 sourced facts
- 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 Congleton Inclosure Trust funds — and what they won't
Funding community projects in the Congleton Borough area.
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How to apply to Congleton Inclosure Trust
Congleton Inclosure Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Congleton Inclosure Trust provide?
Congleton Inclosure Trust typically provides grants of £200 - £3,000.
Where does Congleton Inclosure Trust fund charities?
Congleton Inclosure Trust funds charities operating in Congleton Borough area.
Does Congleton Inclosure Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Congleton Inclosure Trust 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 Congleton Inclosure Trust?
Congleton Inclosure Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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