F C Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout F C Charitable Trust
The F C Charitable Trust, established in 1979 and originally known as the J J M Fletcher Charitable Trust, is a modest, trustee-led funder governed by a small board of three unremunerated volunteers. Guided by evangelical Christian principles of faith, compassion, and service, its core mission is to advance the Christian faith worldwide through support for churches, missionary societies, ministers, and missionaries, while providing relief from hardship, poverty, and deprivation for individuals and communities globally, without geographic limits. The Trust is distinctive for its exclusive Christian focus, blending evangelism with compassionate relief through specialised, faith-driven grant-making.
What F C Charitable Trust funds
The Trust prioritises grants for evangelical Christian ministry, outreach programmes, missionary work, and humanitarian initiatives aligned with Christian values, such as social outreach and poverty alleviation. Funding targets established churches, missionary bodies, and registered charities engaged in spiritual welfare and practical aid. It favours project-specific support, with occasional core costs or capital items if directly tied to these aims. There are no geographic limits, with grants distributed mainly in England and Wales but open internationally.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities demonstrating strong alignment with the Trust's Christian ethos. The Trust typically supports small to medium-sized organisations with modest incomes. Grants are not awarded to individuals. Funding is invite-only at trustee discretion, and unsolicited applications are not accepted.
What F C Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not award grants to individuals, and it does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is extended only by invitation at the trustees' discretion, so organisations that have not been approached should not expect to receive support.
How they like to fund
The Trust favours project-specific support, with occasional core costs or capital items if directly tied to its aims. It operates by invitation only, at trustee discretion, and typically supports small to medium-sized organisations with modest incomes.
How much does F C 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 F C Charitable Trust
F C Charitable 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 bi annually.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with F C Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does F C Charitable Trust provide?
F C Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does F C Charitable Trust fund charities?
F C Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does F C Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
F C Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from F C Charitable Trust?
F C Charitable 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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