Dickinson Family Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £15,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Dickinson Family Charitable Trust
The Dickinson Family Charitable Trust is a discretionary grant-making trust established in 1998, managed by a small board of trustees with professional advisors. Its core mission focuses on stewarding funds for public benefit, with a principal commitment to the fabric—repairs, restoration, and maintenance—of the Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells and All Saints Church in Kingweston. The trust operates with a conservative, stewardship-led approach, emphasizing careful asset management and trustee-led decisions. It is distinctive for its flexible approach, focusing on trustee-selected beneficiaries without public grant rounds, making personal networks key for alignment.
What Dickinson Family Charitable Trust funds
The trust primarily funds capital projects for historic church buildings, such as fabric maintenance on cathedrals and parish churches. It has a strong historic tilt toward Somerset sites but potential for other English locations. The trust supports established ecclesiastical bodies or charities demonstrating clear alignment with church conservation needs, prioritizing Christian-only initiatives that resonate with trustees' interests. Funding is directed toward the built heritage of Christian places of worship, with a focus on repairs, restoration, and maintenance.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based in the UK, primarily England. The trust typically supports well-established institutions managing significant heritage assets rather than small grassroots groups. No income thresholds are specified, but a pre-existing relationship or direct trustee approach is essential, as unsolicited applications are not accepted. The trust prioritizes Christian-only initiatives that align with trustees' interests.
What Dickinson Family Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust excludes unrestricted core costs, non-built heritage, people-focused programs, and non-Christian causes. It does not fund activities outside the conservation of historic church buildings, such as community outreach or social programs.
How they like to fund
The trust operates with a flexible, trustee-led approach, awarding grants ad hoc without a public application process. It does not accept unsolicited applications; pre-existing relationships or direct trustee approaches are essential. The trust focuses on capital projects for historic church buildings, with a conservative, stewardship-led funding style.
How much does Dickinson Family Charitable Trust give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Dickinson Family Charitable Trust
Dickinson Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dickinson Family Charitable Trust provide?
Dickinson Family Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £15,000.
Where does Dickinson Family Charitable Trust fund charities?
Dickinson Family Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Dickinson Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Dickinson Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Dickinson Family Charitable Trust?
Dickinson Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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