Evelyn Trust
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- Typical grants
- £4,000 – £250,000
- Where they fund
- Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
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evelyntrust.comAbout Evelyn Trust
The Evelyn Trust is a Cambridgeshire-based grant-making charity that supports health and medical research, along with community health and wellbeing initiatives. Its mission is to relieve sickness, protect health, and advance medical education, with a strong focus on benefiting people in Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. The Trust funds both pioneering medical research and practical, frontline community health projects, preferring work that demonstrates potential for meaningful impact. What distinguishes the Evelyn Trust is its role in seed-funding innovative or unproven interventions, bridging high-level medical science with community-based health improvement.
What Evelyn Trust funds
The Trust supports a wide range of activity, including medical research—particularly pilot and demonstration projects—at local universities, as well as community health projects, public health initiatives, support for older people, and mental health services. They have a strong Cambridgeshire focus, though organisations from outside the area may apply if the project clearly benefits local residents. The Trust funds both pioneering medical research and practical, frontline community health projects, preferring work that demonstrates potential for meaningful impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, social enterprises, and community groups. The Trust has a strong Cambridgeshire focus, though organisations from outside the area may apply if the project clearly benefits local residents. They do not fund individuals.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds both pioneering medical research and practical, frontline community health projects, preferring work that demonstrates potential for meaningful impact. They welcome unsolicited applications.
How much does Evelyn Trust give?
Evelyn Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 1 sourced facts
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.
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How to apply to Evelyn Trust
Evelyn Trust takes applications via online form.
- 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 Evelyn Trust provide?
Evelyn Trust typically provides grants of £4,000 - £250,000.
Where does Evelyn Trust fund charities?
Evelyn Trust funds charities operating in Cambridgeshire, Cambridge.
Does Evelyn Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Evelyn 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 Evelyn Trust?
Evelyn Trust takes applications via online form. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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