Gallaher Trust
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- Typical grants
- £30,000 – £250,000
- Where they fund
- Ballymena
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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thegallahertrust.orgAbout Gallaher Trust
The Gallaher Trust is an independent charity founded to drive sustainable economic and social regeneration in Ballymena communities affected by major job losses. Their mission is to advance adult employability, skills development, and life opportunities for people facing deep disadvantage. Core values emphasise partnership-led empowerment, community resilience, and holistic support that tackles barriers such as disability, low income, mental health challenges, homelessness, and domestic violence. The Trust is distinctive for its hyper-local focus on Ballymena, its adult-centric employability emphasis, and its preference for evidence-based, partner-led models.
What Gallaher Trust funds
The Trust funds employment programmes, upskilling initiatives, and personal development projects for unemployed and low-income adults. This includes vocational academies, business incubation, specialist skills training, accredited qualifications, and transitional placements in partnership with local businesses. They also support adults with learning disabilities through employment engagement and day services promoting independence; employability mentoring and holistic pathways for ex-offenders and young adults facing barriers; dementia risk reduction and prevention activities for older people with mild cognitive impairment; personal development and reintegration programmes for women recovering from domestic abuse; mental health crisis intervention via support facilities and counselling; and essential outreach for homeless adults including drop-in centres and hardship relief. All funded work must directly benefit the Ballymena community.
Who can apply
Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, and social enterprises can apply. The Trust prioritises organisations working with unemployed and low-income adults, adults with learning disabilities, ex-offenders, young adults facing barriers, women recovering from domestic abuse, older people at risk of dementia, and homeless adults. Applicants must have a strong local connection to Ballymena and its environs. The Trust does not fund for-profit businesses or provide support to individuals.
What Gallaher Trust doesn't fund
The Gallaher Trust is unable to provide funding directly to profit-making businesses. They do not offer funding or support on an individual basis. Projects that lack direct benefit to the Ballymena community are also excluded.
How much does Gallaher Trust give?
Gallaher Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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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.
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How to apply to Gallaher Trust
Gallaher Trust takes applications via invitation only.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Gallaher Trust provide?
Gallaher Trust typically provides grants of £30,000 - £250,000.
Where does Gallaher Trust fund charities?
Gallaher Trust funds charities operating in Ballymena.
Does Gallaher Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Gallaher 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 Gallaher Trust?
Gallaher Trust takes applications via invitation only. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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