Forest Hill Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £30,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Forest Hill Charitable Trust
The Forest Hill Charitable Trust, established in 1995 with an endowment from Dr H.F. Pile, is a discreet trustee-led grant-maker. Rooted in Christian principles of compassion and social justice, it focuses on relieving poverty, deprivation and disability in the UK and internationally. The Trust prioritises transformative support for marginalised groups through faith-aligned initiatives, blending practical relief with spiritual care. It favours reputable charities that embody Christian mission, though it occasionally supports secular efforts with clear values alignment. Its funding character is quietly impactful, guided by trustees’ discernment for frontline social impact and cautious stewardship.
What Forest Hill Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds poverty alleviation, health advancement, life-saving efforts, education and training, and overseas aid or famine relief. Grants support project delivery, core costs, capacity building, facilities, and human resources. Its geographical reach is national across England and Wales, alongside select global projects, always guided by trustees’ discernment for frontline social impact. Specific themes include work with children, young people, older adults, people with disabilities, and voluntary organisations, blending practical relief with spiritual care where appropriate.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities based in the UK, along with community groups. The Trust prioritises organisations that are established, effective, and embody Christian mission, though secular groups with clear values alignment may also be considered. Beneficiaries include children, young people, older adults, people with disabilities, and voluntary organisations. There are no income thresholds, but the Trust favours reputable charities with a proven track record. Faith alignment is a key consideration, rooted in the Trust’s Christian principles.
What Forest Hill Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust has no formal exclusions beyond charitable aims. However, its niche as a faith-informed, discreet grant-maker means it is unlikely to support organisations that do not align with Christian principles of compassion and social justice, or that lack a clear focus on relieving poverty, deprivation and disability. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, so it only funds partners identified by the trustees.
How they like to fund
The Trust is trustee-led and does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees proactively identify partners at their discretion. Grants are offered as both restricted project funding and unrestricted core costs, supporting capacity building, facilities, and human resources. The Trust favours a multi-year or one-off approach depending on the partnership, always guided by its cautious, high-impact stewardship. There is no open application process or published guidelines.
How much does Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Charitable Trust
Forest Hill 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 as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Forest Hill Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Forest Hill Charitable Trust provide?
Forest Hill Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £30,000.
Where does Forest Hill Charitable Trust fund charities?
Forest Hill Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Forest Hill Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Forest Hill Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Forest Hill Charitable Trust?
Forest Hill 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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