Delta Trust

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Typical grants: £2,000 – £20,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Bi annually

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Delta Trust

Delta Trust is a UK-registered charity established in 2007, governed by a small, long-serving board of trustees. It operates with a discreet and flexible ethos, concentrating on tangible benefits for those in greatest need, including vulnerable individuals, marginalised groups, and disadvantaged communities. The Trust takes a trustee-led approach, prioritising genuine charitable impact over prescriptive strategies, and does not have a rigid thematic focus. Its generalist remit and minimal public profile make it an unobtrusive partner for charities seeking flexible support.

What Delta Trust funds

The Trust funds a diverse array of causes, including social care, health and disability support, community engagement, poverty relief, and access to education. It provides both project-specific and core funding, covering service delivery and occasional capital needs, to deliver direct benefits to people facing poverty, health challenges, or age-related vulnerabilities. While there are no formal regional exclusions, the Trust has a preference for organisations primarily working in England, especially small and medium-sized charities.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, with a preference for small and medium-sized organisations operating primarily in England. The Trust focuses its support on initiatives that benefit vulnerable individuals, marginalised groups, and disadvantaged communities. There is no religious restriction on applicants. Organisations should be able to demonstrate clear charitable purpose and a focus on those in greatest need.

What Delta Trust doesn't fund

Delta Trust does not fund individuals, non-charities, or activities lacking a clear charitable purpose. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, as funding is invite-only following trustee discretion.

How they like to fund

Funding is invite-only, selected via trustee discretion after internal due diligence, and the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. It provides both project-specific and core funding, including service delivery and occasional capital needs. The Trust operates with a flexible ethos and has no formal application forms or published guidelines, offering a discreet and adaptable partnership for charities.

How much does Delta Trust give?

£2,000 – £20,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipEducationCommunityDisabilityHealth

How to apply to Delta Trust

Delta Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
Decisions are typically bi annually.

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Delta Trust provide?

Delta Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £20,000.

Where does Delta Trust fund charities?

Delta Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Delta Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Delta Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Delta Trust?

Delta Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.