Ebenezer Trust

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Typical grants
Up to £20,000
Applications
Not accepted
Decisions
As needed

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

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About Ebenezer Trust

Ebenezer Trust is a UK-registered charity established by trust deed in 1981, dedicated to advancing the Christian faith through support for validated Christian ministries and organisations. Its core mission emphasises spreading Christianity, relieving poverty, and promoting Christian education, both in the British Isles and internationally. Distinctively relational, the trust prioritises grants to initiatives where trustees have direct personal knowledge of those involved, ensuring accountability and alignment with a biblically based worldview, rather than open philanthropy.

What Ebenezer Trust funds

The Trust funds faith-based projects including church-building, evangelistic efforts, Christian schools, missionary work, and poverty alleviation tied to Christian outreach. Support extends to project funding, capital costs, and core expenses for small to medium-sized ministries, churches, and grassroots organisations strengthening Christian witness among marginalised groups. Its work spans the British Isles and international locations, with a focus on initiatives that align with a biblically based worldview.

Who can apply

Eligibility is strictly for Christian entities known personally to trustees; unsolicited applications are not accepted, with selections made via invitation-only from trustee networks. The trust supports small to medium-sized ministries, churches, and grassroots organisations, particularly those strengthening Christian witness among marginalised groups. There are no formal income thresholds or geographic restrictions beyond verifiable connections, though UK-based groups form the core focus.

What Ebenezer Trust doesn't fund

The trust does not fund speculative or unverified proposals, nor does it support general charities that are not specifically Christian in nature. Its selective approach excludes any organisation not personally known to the trustees, ensuring that all funded work aligns with its mission.

How they like to fund

Ebenezer Trust provides project funding, capital costs, and core expenses for its chosen ministries. Grants are awarded at the trustees' discretion through meetings held as needed. The trust works by invitation only, relying on trustee networks to identify and select beneficiaries, reflecting its relational and accountable funding style.

How much does Ebenezer Trust give?

Up to £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

FaithChristian only
Focus areas
FaithPoverty & hardshipEducation

How to apply to Ebenezer Trust

Ebenezer 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 as needed.

What you can do here

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  2. 2
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Ebenezer Trust provide?

Ebenezer Trust typically provides grants up to £20,000.

Where does Ebenezer Trust fund charities?

Ebenezer Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Ebenezer Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Ebenezer Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Ebenezer Trust?

Ebenezer 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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