Educational and General Charitable Trust
Could Educational and General Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £5,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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educationalandgeneral.orgAbout Educational and General Charitable Trust
Established in 1961 by Labour cabinet minister Lord Diamond, with trusteeship continuing in his family, the Educational and General Charitable Trust is a UK-based grant-maker. Its mission is to sustain smaller charities working for positive change in children's education, environmental issues, and overseas development. Guided by a 'think small' philosophy, the Trust favours evidence-led support for under-resourced organisations addressing enduring challenges. It prefers reliable annual grants over one-off aid, taking a non-interventionist approach to amplify grassroots efforts. The Trust maintains strong thematic coherence and family continuity, aiming for catalytic impact among modest-sized nonprofits.
What Educational and General Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds three core themes: children's education, environmental issues, and overseas development. Within education, it supports work such as special needs provision for disadvantaged children. Environment grants may fund conservation efforts for at-risk communities. Overseas development projects include water infrastructure for vulnerable populations. Grants may cover project costs, core expenses, direct services, infrastructure, and sometimes capital needs. Projects can address any geographic area but must be delivered by UK-registered charities. The Trust prioritises charities that are overlooked by major funders.
Who can apply
The Trust funds only UK-registered charities, with a focus on smaller organisations that are often overlooked by major funders. It supports work benefiting disadvantaged children, vulnerable communities, and populations in developing countries. The charity must be based in the UK, though projects may take place anywhere in the world. The Trust does not fund individuals or non-UK entities.
What Educational and General Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-UK charities, individuals, emergency relief, fundraising activities, or trading enterprises. It also tends not to support organisations that already receive substantial funding from large grant-makers.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides annual grants rather than one-off aid, maintaining a non-interventionist relationship with grantees. It welcomes unsolicited applications and considers grants for both core costs and project expenses.
How much does Educational and General 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.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Educational and General Charitable Trust
Educational and General Charitable Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- 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 Educational and General Charitable Trust provide?
Educational and General Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £5,000.
Where does Educational and General Charitable Trust fund charities?
Educational and General Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Educational and General Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Educational and General 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 Educational and General Charitable Trust?
Educational and General Charitable Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically once per year.
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