Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Derbyshire, close to Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire, Eastbourne in Sussex, Lismore in Ireland
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Three times yearly
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ddct.org.ukAbout Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust
The Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust is a family-led foundation established by the Devonshire family, providing assistance to charitable causes and projects in areas local or relevant to the Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey and Devonshire Group estates. The Trust embodies a spirit of stewardship and community responsibility, supporting initiatives that strengthen the social fabric of estate-connected communities. They value charities with strong local impact and alignment to the family's stewardship ethos, and anticipate applicants will have secured significant progress with fundraising before applying.
What Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports charitable causes in community welfare, education, health and elderly care, disability aid, heritage preservation, environmental stewardship, and social clubs. Their work focuses on Derbyshire, close to Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire, Eastbourne in Sussex, and Lismore in Ireland, primarily benefiting rural and small-town communities. Grants are typically for a single year, and the Trust does not make funding commitments over several years.
Who can apply
Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and community interest companies can apply. The Trust does not fund individuals. Applicants should be based in or working for the benefit of communities in Derbyshire, North Yorkshire, Eastbourne in Sussex, or Lismore in Ireland. The Trust anticipates that charities will have secured a significant proportion of funding prior to applying.
What Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not make multi-year commitments, fund individuals, or support overseas work. They do not provide seed funding or emergency relief, and grants are typically for a single year with few exceptions.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes grants that are typically for a single year, with few exceptions. They anticipate that charities will have secured a significant proportion of funding before applying. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and values a responsive, estate-anchored approach to funding.
How much does Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust give?
Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- 3 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
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 Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
The Trust provides assistance to charitable causes and projects in areas local or relevant to the Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey and Devonshire Group estates. They anticipate applicants will have secured significant progress with fundraising.
Good to know
How to apply to Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust
Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically three times yearly.
- 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 Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust provide?
Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust runs one grant programme — Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust: £250 – £10,000.
Where does Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust fund charities?
Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Derbyshire, close to Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire, Eastbourne in Sussex, Lismore in Ireland.
Does Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Duke of Devonshire's Charitable 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 Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust?
Duke of Devonshire's Charitable Trust takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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