Croydon Relief in Need Charity

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Typical grants: £5,000 – £30,000
Where they fund: Croydon
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Phone first
Decisions: Bi annually

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About Croydon Relief in Need Charity

Croydon Relief in Need Charity (CRiN) is a local grant-maker dedicated to relieving poverty, hardship, and distress among residents of the London Borough of Croydon. Rooted in historic endowments, the Trust works through flexible, grassroots partnerships and outcome-focused grant-making. It prioritises older people aged 60 and over, those living in the most deprived areas of the borough, and individuals facing acute financial or social pressures. CRiN supports both organisations and individuals, with a strong emphasis on practical, community-led solutions. The Trust is particularly interested in work that aligns with its Theory of Change, aiming to increase wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and help people manage their own lives more effectively.

What Croydon Relief in Need Charity funds

CRiN funds a wide range of charitable activities that address poverty, hardship, and distress. This includes projects supporting older people, children and young people, disabled people, homeless individuals, carers, refugees, and ethnic minority communities. Grants can cover project delivery, equipment, salaries, and core costs. The Trust is especially interested in work that increases wellbeing, reduces loneliness, and helps people manage their own lives. All funded work must take place within the London Borough of Croydon, with a focus on reaching those in greatest need.

Who can apply

Organisations based anywhere can apply, provided their work delivers primary impact for Croydon residents in need. Eligible applicants include registered charities, community interest companies, community groups, faith groups, and unincorporated associations. The Trust prioritises older people (60+) experiencing hardship, people living in more deprived areas of the borough, and projects that align with its Theory of Change outcomes. Organisations with governance reporting up to date and unrestricted reserves of 12 months or less are eligible. Individuals can also receive grants, but only through referral by a third-party organisation.

What Croydon Relief in Need Charity doesn't fund

CRiN does not fund arts, culture, animal welfare, environmental projects, or research. It also excludes activities that have already taken place, contributions to general appeals or circulars, and public bodies carrying out their statutory obligations. Grant-making by other organisations, non-charitable limited companies, limited partnerships, and sole traders are not supported. Organisations with governance reporting not up to date or with unrestricted reserves exceeding 12 months are also ineligible.

How they like to fund

CRiN offers both small and large grants, with multi-year funding available for organisations. Grants can support project costs, equipment, salaries, and core costs. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and does not require match funding. It works through flexible, grassroots partnerships, emphasising outcome-focused grant-making. Individual grants are made via third-party organisations, not directly.

How much does Croydon Relief in Need Charity give?

Croydon Relief in Need Charity runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

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Individual Grant (via Third-Party Organisation)Open to applications

Up to £1,000

Single-year grants

Large Grant (Over £5,000)Open to applications

£5,000 – £30,000

Online application form
Next deadline 28 September 2026
2 rounds a year
Decisions in ~7 weeks
Multi-year funding

Small Grant (Under £5,000)Open to applications

Up to £5,000

Online application form
Next deadline 28 September 2026
2 rounds a year
Decisions in ~7 weeks
Multi-year funding

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 Croydon Relief in Need Charity funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Older people (60+) experiencing hardship; people living in more deprived areas of the borough (IMD deciles 1-3); projects aligning to Theory of Change outcomes (increased wellbeing, reduced loneliness, increased ability to manage own lives).

Where they fund

Croydon

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryEquipmentSalariesCore costs

They don't fund

Arts & cultureAnimalsEnvironmentResearchTrust

The full exclusions list (1)

Activities which have already taken place; Contributions to general appeals or circulars; Public bodies to carry out their statutory obligations; Grant-making by other organisations; Non-charitable limited companies or limited partnerships; Sole Traders; Organisations with governance reporting not up to date; Organisations with unrestricted reserves >12 months

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipOlder peopleDisability

How to apply to Croydon Relief in Need Charity

Croydon Relief in Need Charity takes applications via phone first.

Published programme route: online application form.
Decisions are typically bi annually.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What Croydon Relief in Need Charity's application asks

We hold the 23 questions from Croydon Relief in Need Charity's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.

Question 1

“Have you discussed the application you are submitting with the Community Development Lead?”

Question 2

“Legal (formal) name of your organisation”

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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Croydon Relief in Need Charity provide?

Croydon Relief in Need Charity runs 3 grant programmes — Individual Grant (via Third-Party Organisation): Up to £1,000 · Large Grant (Over £5,000): £5,000 – £30,000 · Small Grant (Under £5,000): Up to £5,000.

Where does Croydon Relief in Need Charity fund charities?

Croydon Relief in Need Charity funds charities operating in Croydon.

Does Croydon Relief in Need Charity accept unsolicited applications?

Croydon Relief in Need Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Croydon Relief in Need Charity not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Activities which have already taken place; Contributions to general appeals or circulars; Public bodies to carry out their statutory obligations; Grant-making by other organisations; Non-charitable limited companies or limited partnerships; Sole Traders; Organisations with governance reporting not up to date; Organisations with unrestricted reserves >12 months. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Croydon Relief in Need Charity?

Croydon Relief in Need Charity takes applications via phone first. Published programme route: online application form.