Fort Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Fort Trust
The Fort Trust is a generalist grant-making charity registered in England and Wales, established in 2017. Operating as a company limited by guarantee with a small trustee board and no paid staff, it emphasises streamlined governance and stewardship. Its core mission is to promote a broad spectrum of charitable purposes for public benefit, including poverty relief, advancing education and health, supporting people with disabilities, children, young people, and the elderly, as well as funding other charities and voluntary bodies. Guided by principles of inclusivity, responsiveness, and public good, it provides flexible support to address disadvantage and hardship across diverse social needs.
What Fort Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide range of causes, including poverty relief, education, health, disability support, youth work, and religious activities. It supports project funding, core costs, and occasional other finance or services for interventions such as educational programmes, health initiatives, and disability support. Grants are made to organisations and individuals in hardship, prioritising small- to medium-sized grassroots charities and community groups that serve vulnerable populations throughout England, with no regional restrictions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based in the UK, with a preference for smaller organisations without strict income thresholds. The Trust supports beneficiaries including children, young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, and those experiencing poverty or hardship. There are no religious restrictions on applicants or beneficiaries.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides flexible grants, including both project funding and core costs, as well as occasional other finance or services. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; the Trust identifies grantees internally or through established networks, rather than via open calls.
How much does Fort Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Fort Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Fort Trust
Fort 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Fort Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Fort Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Fort Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Fort Trust fund charities?
Fort Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Fort Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Fort Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Fort Trust?
Fort 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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