Dorothy Kerin Trust
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £75,000
- Where they fund
- Kent, East Sussex
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Dorothy Kerin Trust
The Dorothy Kerin Trust carries forward Dorothy Kerin's pioneering vision of Christian healing ministry, offering holistic whole-person care that integrates physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Rooted in compassion, faith, service and Anglican tradition, the Trust advances the Christian faith while preventing and relieving physical and mental illness. It prioritises partnerships with aligned organisations, emphasising sustainable Christian ministry, capacity building and ethical stewardship to foster enduring spiritual and health restoration. What makes the Trust distinctive is its explicit Christian ethos, legacy-driven focus on healing and comforting the sorrowing, and niche emphasis on Anglican chaplaincy and therapeutic faith practices.
What Dorothy Kerin Trust funds
The Trust supports chaplaincy services that offer spiritual care and comfort, counselling and medical therapies for mental health challenges, anxiety, depression and chronic physical illness. It also funds therapeutic healing activities blending faith-based interventions with emotional support, together with outdoor spaces and recreation programmes designed to promote holistic wellbeing and recovery. Community-led initiatives such as peer support groups, befriending and pastoral outreach form part of its giving, as do residential retreats, day services and wellbeing training. Interventions tend to be person-centred, preventative and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on integrative therapies that heal body, mind and soul. Geographically, the Trust prioritises work in Kent, with support also reaching East Sussex.
Who can apply
Only organisations are eligible, including registered charities, community groups, social enterprises and faith groups. The Trust looks for local roots in Kent or East Sussex, with priority given to Kent. Its beneficiaries include people with complex health needs, mental health conditions, those seeking faith renewal, families facing illness-related sorrow, and communities building resilience through Christian-led therapeutic services. Because the Trust's ethos is explicitly Christian, applicants are expected to share that faith orientation, particularly within the Anglican tradition.
What Dorothy Kerin Trust doesn't fund
The Trust's Christian and holistic healing remit shapes its exclusions. It does not support non-Christian initiatives, and it will not fund secular health projects that lack an integrated faith dimension. Activities outside holistic healing or spiritual ministry also fall outside its scope, so work that is unrelated to therapeutic care, pastoral outreach or faith-based wellbeing is unlikely to be supported. Applicants whose projects do not connect to Christian-led whole-person care should not expect to fit the Trust's priorities.
How they like to fund
The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and favours partnership working with organisations that share its values. It emphasises sustainable Christian ministry, capacity building and ethical stewardship, and looks to support work that can bring lasting spiritual and health restoration. This partnership flavour sits at the heart of its funding style.
How much does Dorothy Kerin 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 Dorothy Kerin Trust
Dorothy Kerin Trust takes applications via two-stage application.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dorothy Kerin Trust provide?
Dorothy Kerin Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £75,000.
Where does Dorothy Kerin Trust fund charities?
Dorothy Kerin Trust funds charities operating in Kent, East Sussex.
Does Dorothy Kerin Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Dorothy Kerin Trust 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 Dorothy Kerin Trust?
Dorothy Kerin Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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