Foundation of Saint Matthias
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £12,600
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
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stmatthiastrust.org.ukAbout Foundation of Saint Matthias
The Foundation of Saint Matthias advances education and training that furthers the mission and ministry of the Church of England, guided by the Five Marks of Mission. Rooted in Christian faith, the Foundation supports learning that proclaims the Christian faith, nurtures believers, responds to human need by transforming unjust structures, and safeguards creation. It offers grants to individuals and organisations for projects that align with these principles. The Foundation focuses on education and training across a wide range of causes including faith, community development, arts and culture, environment, children and youth, and mental health.
What Foundation of Saint Matthias funds
The Foundation funds education and training that furthers the mission and ministry of the Church of England, evaluated using the Five Marks of Mission. It supports projects in areas such as faith, community development, arts and culture, environment, children and youth, and mental health. Grants are available for individuals seeking to develop their skills or pursue formal study, as well as for organisations running projects that advance Church of England-aligned education. Support is typically for specific training or project delivery rather than core costs. The Foundation operates across the United Kingdom, with a particular focus on the Dioceses of Bath and Wells, Bristol, and Gloucester.
Who can apply
The Foundation accepts applications from individuals over 18 with a UK bank account, and from organisations including registered charities, faith groups, and schools. It prioritises work with an explicit Christian commitment and does not support secular education or activities lacking a clear link to Church of England mission. Individuals may apply for personal grants or scholarships, with scholarships available for those studying at Level 7 or 8. Organisations are eligible for project grants, but organisations that are seeking to raise funding to use for their own discretionary grants are excluded.
What Foundation of Saint Matthias doesn't fund
The Foundation does not support secular education or activities lacking a clear link to Church of England mission. It does not fund core or unrestricted costs, and organisations that are seeking to raise funding to use for their own discretionary grants are excluded. Individuals must be over 18 and have a UK bank account.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers grants for specific training or project delivery, typically as one-off awards. Scholarships are available for full-time studies over three years or part-time studies over five to seven years. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and does not require match funding.
How much does Foundation of Saint Matthias give?
Foundation of Saint Matthias runs 4 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 51 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Next deadline 31 May 2027
- 1 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~6 weeks
- Single-year grants
- Next deadline 31 May 2027
- 1 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~6 weeks
- Single-year grants
- Online application form
- Next deadline 5 February 2027
- 1 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
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.
What Foundation of Saint Matthias funds — and what they won't
Projects that advance education in accordance with the principles and practices of the Church of England, contributing to the Five Marks of Mission.
The full exclusions list (3)
- Must have a UK bank account
- Must have a UK bank account; must be over 18
- Must have a UK bank account; must be studying at Level 7 or 8
Good to know
How to apply to Foundation of Saint Matthias
Foundation of Saint Matthias takes applications via online application form.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Foundation of Saint Matthias provide?
Foundation of Saint Matthias runs 4 grant programmes — Organisation Grants: £3,000 – £10,000 · Personal Grants: £500 – £3,000 · Scholarships: Up to £12,600.
Where does Foundation of Saint Matthias fund charities?
Foundation of Saint Matthias funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does Foundation of Saint Matthias accept unsolicited applications?
Foundation of Saint Matthias accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Foundation of Saint Matthias not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Must have a UK bank account; Must have a UK bank account; must be over 18; Must have a UK bank account; must be studying at Level 7 or 8. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Foundation of Saint Matthias?
Foundation of Saint Matthias takes applications via online application form. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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