Frazer Trust

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

Typical grants
£2,000 – £2,500
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Email application
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Frazer Trust

The Frazer Trust, also known as the Joseph Strong Frazer Trust, is an independent charity established in 1939 and based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Its core mission is to support a broad spectrum of charitable causes across England and Wales through trustee-led discretion. Embracing a generalist ethos, it prioritises effective impact for diverse beneficiaries, balancing current needs with future sustainability. The Trust funds unrestricted charitable activities, making small grants to a wide range of organisations and causes. Its inclusive, accessible approach makes it suitable for modest funding needs.

What Frazer Trust funds

The Trust funds a wide range of charitable activities across England and Wales. It supports causes benefiting children and youth, elderly and infirm people, hospitals and care homes, deaf and blind services, disabled and mentally handicapped individuals, medical research, maritime and armed forces support, caring organisations, animals and wildlife, religious groups, schools, colleges, and voluntary bodies. Grants can be used for project work, core costs, direct services, research, and infrastructure. Organisations from grassroots to national scale are considered.

Who can apply

Registered charities, community groups, schools, colleges, and faith groups operating in England and Wales are eligible to apply. There are no income thresholds or size restrictions. The Trust prioritises a wide range of beneficiaries, including vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, disabled individuals, and others. Unsolicited applications are welcomed.

What Frazer Trust doesn't fund

The Frazer Trust has no specific exclusions beyond the requirement that activities must be charitable. It funds a broad spectrum of causes and does not restrict by theme, organisation type, or beneficiary group within England and Wales.

How they like to fund

The Trust makes grants at the discretion of its trustees, supporting both project work and core costs. It welcomes unsolicited applications and considers a wide range of charitable activities. Funding is granted for unrestricted charitable purposes.

How much does Frazer Trust give?

£2,000 – £2,500

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

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Children & youthOlder peopleDisabilityHealthEducation

How to apply to Frazer Trust

Frazer Trust takes applications via email application.

  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
  • 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 Frazer Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frazer Trust on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as FRAZER TRUST, charity number 235311.

Latest annual income
£613,676
Latest annual spending
£664,283
Financial year end
September 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Frazer Trust provide?

Frazer Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £2,500.

Where does Frazer Trust fund charities?

Frazer Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Frazer Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Frazer 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 Frazer Trust?

Frazer Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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Could Frazer Trust be a fit?

Check free. Draft if yes, or shortlist better matches.