Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond

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Where they fund: Scotland, Northern Ireland, North, East, South East, South West, West
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Phone first
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond

The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond is a UK charity with a historic mission to support seafarers and promote maritime safety, education, and welfare. Established by Royal Charter in 1514, it funds charitable work that aligns with its objectives, including alms houses and annuities, education and training for officers, cadets and seamen, public education on navigation and shipping, public safety and safety of shipping, relieving need of mariners and their families, and publishing information on navigation, shipping and seamanship. Its funding character is distinctive, focusing on maritime welfare and safety, and it operates through both a main grants programme and regional committees across the UK.

What Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond funds

Trinity House funds causes including education and skills, employment, poverty and hardship, support for older people, and armed forces-related work, with a strong emphasis on seafarers. They support training, project delivery, and core costs for organisations. Their stated priorities cover alms houses and annuities; education and training of officers, cadets and seamen; education of the public; public safety and safety of shipping; relieving need of mariners and their families; and publishing information on navigation, shipping and seamanship. Geographically, they operate UK-wide through a Main Grants programme, and regionally through six committees covering Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the North, East, South East, South West, and West of England.

Who can apply

Registered charities, trusts, and community groups can apply for grants. They award small grants to local charities and organisations that meet their charitable objectives. Beneficiaries include seafarers, young people, and older people. Individual proposals are not accepted. Grant recipients are expected to secure match funding. There is no religious restriction on applicants.

What Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond doesn't fund

Trinity House does not fund individuals, capital works, or equipment. Individual proposals will not be accepted and applicants will be asked to resubmit. They also do not fund capital works or equipment purchases.

How they like to fund

Trinity House offers grants through two programmes: Main Grants and Regional Grants. They fund training, project delivery, and core costs. Grant recipients are expected to secure match funding. They accept unsolicited applications.

How much does Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond give?

Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 27 sourced facts

Main GrantsOpen to applications

Expression of interest first
2 rounds a year
Match funding required

Regional GrantsRolling applications

Expression of interest first
1 rounds a year

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What Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Support of seafarers in areas: alms houses and annuities; education and training of officers, cadets and seamen; education of the public; public safety and safety of shipping; relieving need of mariners and families; publishing information on navigation, shipping and seamanship.

Where they fund

ScotlandNorthern IrelandNorthEastSouth EastSouth WestWest

Costs they'll cover

TrainingProject deliveryCore costs

They don't fund

Capital works & buildingsEquipmentIndividuals

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

EducationChildren & youth

How to apply to Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond

Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond takes applications via phone first.

Published programme route: expression of interest first.
Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond directly for current funding levels.

Where does Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond fund charities?

Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond funds charities operating in Scotland, Northern Ireland, North, East, South East, South West, West.

Does Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond accept unsolicited applications?

Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond 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 Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond?

Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond takes applications via phone first. Published programme route: expression of interest first.