Faith-Based Organisations Grants & Funding
There are 637 UK funders offering grants for faith-based organisations charities, with typical awards from £250 to £1,000,000.
Faith-based organisations play a significant role in UK charitable work, and many funders actively support faith communities in delivering social action. Grants in this area support both the charitable activities of religious organisations — food banks, community outreach, youth work, pastoral care — and the maintenance and restoration of places of worship. The National Lottery Heritage Fund provides significant funding for historic religious buildings, while the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme helps with VAT costs on repairs. Several denominations run their own grant-making trusts, and many local and regional trusts have a historical connection to faith communities. Interfaith dialogue and community cohesion projects attract dedicated funding streams. It is important to note that most mainstream funders will support faith-based organisations delivering services that are open to all, regardless of recipients' beliefs. Projects that combine faith-based motivation with inclusive, professional delivery and clear social outcomes are well positioned to attract funding from both specialist and general grant-makers.
Quick Stats
- Total Funders
- 637
- Grant Range
- £250 - £1,000,000
- Open to Applications
- 28%
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Faith-Based Organisations Funders
13 of 637 match your filtersChecked against verified programme data for 39 of 637 funders. 598 not yet verified are listed below; 26 that don't fit were excluded.
Beatrice Laing Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Beatrice Laing Trust
The Beatrice Laing Trust, established in 1952 by Sir John Laing—a devout Christian philanthropist who donated nearly 40% of his company’s shares to ch...
Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust embodies Dame Catherine Cookson's vision to transform lives in North East England communities through enduring ...
Children's Aid Committee Charitable Fund
Verified openMatching programme: CAC Grant Programme
The Children's Aid Committee Charitable Fund, established in 1955 as a charitable trust, supports effective youth provision for Jewish children and yo...
Dorset Historic Churches Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Grants
Dorset Historic Churches Trust (DHCT), established in 1971, is a dedicated charity committed to preserving, repairing, and conserving Christian church...
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Grants for repair and improvement of places of Christian worship
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust is an independent charity dedicated to preserving and sustaining historic places of Christian worship across a...
Harry Bottom Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Main grants programme
The Harry Bottom Charitable Trust, founded by Harry Bottom on 7 October 1960, is a longstanding Sheffield-based grant-maker governed by its original t...
Incorporated Trustees of the Number 1 Trust Fund
Verified openMatching programme: Unrestricted Grants
The Incorporated Trustees of the Number 1 Trust Fund, established in 1909 by ten priests and fifteen laymen, is a specialist charitable trust dedicate...
Joseph Rank Trust
Verified openMatching programme: General Fund
The Joseph Rank Trust is an independent Christian grant-maker established in 2002 from charities founded by Joseph Rank (1854–1943) and family between...
Maurice and Hilda Laing Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Maurice and Hilda Laing Charitable Trust, established in 1996 by the Laing family—rooted in the legacy of Sir John Laing, a Christian businessman ...
Norfolk Churches Trust Limited
Verified openMatching programme: General Fund
Norfolk Churches Trust Limited, founded in 1976 amid threats to Norfolk's historic churches, is a specialist charity dedicated to protecting, repairin...
Northumbria Historic Churches Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grants Programme
Northumbria Historic Churches Trust champions the stewardship and preservation of historic Christian churches as enduring community assets, ensuring t...
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Grants
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust (SHCT), established in 1991, is a dedicated charity preserving Shropshire’s ecclesiastical heritage through grants ...
W F Southall Trust
Verified openMatching programme: W F Southall Trust Main Grant Programme
The W F Southall Trust, established in 1937 by Wilfred Francis Southall, is a Quaker-based family grant-making trust dedicated to advancing Quaker val...
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Tips for Applying to Faith-Based Organisations Funders
When applying as a faith-based organisation, clearly demonstrate that your services are open to all members of the community regardless of their religious beliefs or background. This is the single most important factor for mainstream funders — make explicit that participation does not require attendance at worship, religious affirmation, or any form of proselytisation. Maintain a clear separation between your charitable activities and your worship or religious instruction programmes, showing distinct budgets, staffing, and governance where needed. Demonstrate professional governance structures with trustees who bring relevant skills alongside faith commitment, and describe your safeguarding, financial management, and equality policies. Highlight any interfaith collaboration that shows your organisation works across religious boundaries to serve community needs. Present your community benefit in terms that resonate beyond your congregation — measurable social outcomes, public health impacts, or community development achievements. If applying to general funders, frame your application in secular outcome language while being transparent about your faith motivation. If applying to faith-specific funders, demonstrate how your work advances the funder's particular charitable mission. Strong applications show that faith-based motivation produces distinctive strengths — volunteer commitment, trust within communities, long-term presence — without creating barriers to access.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Faith-Based Organisations Grants
What grants are available for faith-based organisations charities in the UK?
There are 637+ UK funders offering grants for faith-based organisations charities. These range from small community grants under £5,000 to large multi-year funding programmes exceeding £100,000. Use Fundermatcher to find the best match for your organisation.
How much funding can faith-based organisations organisations get?
Grant amounts for faith-based organisations charities vary widely depending on the funder and project. Typical grants range from £1,000 to over £100,000. Many funders offer multi-year funding for established organisations with a strong track record.
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