Hillier Trust
About This Funder
The Hillier Trust, a grant-making charity based in Maidstone, Kent, and led by the Hillier family including founding chair Anthony John Hillier, focuses on advancing Christian-inspired charitable work that addresses disadvantage and social need locally and internationally. Established with a steadfast commitment to Christian compassion, service, and practical support for vulnerable groups, it prioritises relational grant-making to long-standing partners embodying its values, rather than open competitions, ensuring stewardship of resources for sustained impact in faith-led initiatives.
It funds thematic priorities such as youth work, poverty relief, and support for disadvantaged communities, including children, the elderly, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and overseas development; grants also cover general charitable purposes, arts, culture, education, training, and religious activities, primarily for UK-based Christian organisations delivering core costs, projects, revenue support, and occasional capacity building or emergency aid.
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities, preferably small to medium-sized (often under £1m income) with a strong Christian ethos and established trustee relationships—no unsolicited applications are accepted, favouring partners in England with national or local reach and occasional overseas projects. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £25,000, with £225,972 awarded to 16 organisations in 2024, often multi-year; decisions occur annually at trustee discretion without published deadlines or processes.
Distinctively invitation-only, the trust excludes new applicants lacking prior ties, non-Christian aligned causes, and large national charities, differentiating itself through unwavering faith-based focus, relational partnerships, and consistent support for youth and social outreach among vulnerable populations.
Eligibility Checklist
Funding Details
Writing your application?
Free guides on what funders look for, common mistakes, and how to stand out
How to apply to Hillier Trust
Skip weeks of research. Write a strong application this afternoon — in your own words, with AI doing the heavy lifting.
Check your match
Describe your charity once and see how well you fit Hillier Trust's priorities — scored on location, cause, size, and 3 other factors.
Draft with your AI co-pilot
Paste the application question and word limit. The co-pilot writes a first draft using your charity's real data and this funder's criteria — not generic filler. You edit every word before it leaves.
Review, refine, submit
Every answer runs through an 8-point quality check — clear ask, funder alignment, measurable outcomes, and more. You stay in control. The AI does the drafting; you make it sound like you.
Is Hillier Trust right for your charity?
See your compatibility score and find similar funders.
Free · No credit card required
Similar Funders
Other funders with a similar profile and grant range.
Browse Related Grants
Apply to Hillier Trust
Match, draft, and review — all in one place.
Free. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does Hillier Trust provide?
Hillier Trust typically provides grants ranging from £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Hillier Trust fund charities?
Hillier Trust funds charities operating in UK.
How do I apply for funding from Hillier Trust?
With Fundermatcher, you describe your charity once and see your compatibility score with Hillier Trust. If you're a good fit, you can start drafting your application immediately using our AI co-pilot — paste each question and word limit, and the co-pilot writes a tailored first draft using your charity's real data and Hillier Trust's priorities. You review and edit every answer before submitting.
Will funders know my application was drafted with AI?
No. The co-pilot uses your charity's real name, numbers, and impact data — not generic filler or templates. Every draft reads like it was written by someone who knows your charity inside-out, because it's built on your actual profile. You edit and refine every word before it goes anywhere, so the final application sounds like you — because it is.
Your next application could be finished today
Hillier Trust is one of 3,500+ UK funders in our database. See how well they match your charity, discover similar funders, and find the ones most likely to fund your work.
Free · No credit card required
You've explored 19 funders — let us find your best matches
Describe your charity once and we'll match you with the most relevant funders from 3,500+ UK grant-makers.