Fitton Trust

Could Fitton Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants
£150 – £350
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Letter of inquiry first
Decisions
Quarterly

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

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About Fitton Trust

Established in 1965 from the will of Thomas Cliffe Fitton, the Fitton Trust is a longstanding grant-making foundation governed by five trustees based in Bramhall, Stockport. It operates with a flexible, generalist mission, supporting UK-registered charities at the trustees' absolute discretion. The Trust values impartiality, stewardship, and minimal bureaucracy, providing responsive funding to evolving charitable needs without thematic or geographic restrictions. Its funding character is low-bureaucracy and adaptable, suited to small and medium-sized charities seeking straightforward support for a wide range of purposes.

What Fitton Trust funds

The Trust funds a broad spectrum of causes, including community initiatives, education, health and disability support, services for older people, faith-motivated projects, and general welfare. It aims to improve lives among the sick, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged but considers applications for any charitable purpose. Grants can be used for projects, core costs, activities, or general purposes, reflecting a flexible approach. Geographically, the Trust supports charities across England, Wales, and Scotland, with occasional overseas projects. The Trust typically supports small to medium-sized charities, offering responsive grants that can be directed where most needed.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, including community groups. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and has no formal income thresholds, though it typically favours smaller organisations. Beneficiaries include the sick, elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged, but the Trust does not restrict by beneficiary group or faith. It values straightforward, low-bureaucracy engagement and accepts applications for any charitable purpose. There are no specific local roots requirements, and the Trust considers applications from across England, Wales, and Scotland.

What Fitton Trust doesn't fund

The Trust has no formal exclusions. It does not restrict by cause, geography, beneficiary type, or faith, and welcomes applications for any charitable purpose. There is no list of prohibited items or activities, reflecting its generalist and fully discretionary approach.

How they like to fund

The Trust offers flexible grants that can be used for projects, core costs, or general purposes. It favours a straightforward, low-bureaucracy approach and welcomes unsolicited applications. Funding is responsive and discretionary, reflecting the Trust's character as a generalist foundation that seeks to support evolving charitable needs.

How much does Fitton Trust give?

£150 – £350

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

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Focus areas
CommunityEducationDisabilityOlder peopleFaith

How to apply to Fitton Trust

Fitton Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.

  • Decisions are typically quarterly.
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Fitton Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Fitton Trust on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as FITTON TRUST, charity number 208758.

Latest annual income
£99,864
Latest annual spending
£153,178
Financial year end
April 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Fitton Trust provide?

Fitton Trust typically provides grants of £150 - £350.

Where does Fitton Trust fund charities?

Fitton Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Fitton Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Fitton 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 Fitton Trust?

Fitton Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically quarterly.

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Could Fitton Trust be a fit?

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