Conscience Trust

Conscience Trust is a grant-making charity registered in England and Wales (Charity No. 1044136), dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship through support for horticultural and eco-friendly projects. Managed by three trustees with a selective, curatorially guided approach, it focuses on fostering ecological awareness, sustainable practices, and responsible natural resource management. Its core values emphasize sustainability, environmental protection, and the enhancement of green spaces, targeting positive local environmental change without responding to unsolicited applications or funding individuals.

The trust funds project-based initiatives exclusively for UK-registered charities aligned with its ethos, such as eco-friendly developments, horticultural enhancements, and activities promoting ecological responsibility. It prioritizes established organizations with proven environmental objectives and project delivery capacity, typically medium-sized or larger charities demonstrating strong mission alignment, though it does not support core costs, unrestricted, or emergency funding.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based in the UK (primarily England, with no international scope), showing no strict income thresholds but a preference for those with recognized credentials. Grants are awarded at trustee discretion during biannual meetings, with no open deadlines or application process—funding is invite-only to pre-selected recipients. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £10,000, reflecting annual expenditures of £10,000–£30,000.

Distinctive for its tightly defined scope and deliberate strategy, Conscience Trust stands out by ensuring grants generate broader community and ecological benefits, excluding non-charitable entities, individuals, and misaligned projects, making it ideal for horticulture-focused charities seeking targeted environmental support.