Horace Taylor Trust
Could Horace Taylor Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- Driffield
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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thehoracetaylortrust.orgAbout Horace Taylor Trust
The Horace Taylor Trust is a charitable foundation based in Driffield, East Yorkshire, established to honour the legacy of local businessman and Methodist lay preacher Horace Taylor. Its core mission is to address hardship and distress among residents of Driffield and surrounding villages through targeted grant-making, funded by rental income from trust-owned properties. Guided by values of practical local impact, community welfare, and relief for those in need, the trust prioritises strengthening civil society through small charities and grassroots initiatives, reflecting the founder's vision of tangible, needs-led support in his home locality.
What Horace Taylor Trust funds
The trust funds projects tackling social welfare, health and wellbeing, financial hardship, and community wellbeing. Support covers a range of costs including welfare initiatives, equipment, minor property costs, emergency relief, and core running expenses that directly benefit local residents. The geographic focus is tightly drawn to Driffield and the immediate East Yorkshire villages, ensuring that every grant strengthens the local community. The trust prioritises direct interventions such as support services and community programmes that improve living conditions for vulnerable residents.
Who can apply
Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities and community groups whose work is exclusively within Driffield and the immediate East Yorkshire villages. The trust particularly values small, locally-run organisations with modest incomes, and there are no strict income thresholds. Beneficiaries served are generally vulnerable residents, and the trust looks for groups offering direct interventions such as support services and community programmes. Unsolicited applications are welcomed.
What Horace Taylor Trust doesn't fund
The trust excludes non-local, national-scale, and large capital projects. Its hyper-local focus means that only organisations operating within Driffield and immediate East Yorkshire villages are considered.
How they like to fund
The trust funds core running costs and project costs, and welcomes unsolicited applications. Its income is derived from trust-owned properties, enabling a steady stream of grant-making focused on local needs.
How much does Horace Taylor Trust give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Horace Taylor Trust
Horace Taylor Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- 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 Horace Taylor Trust provide?
Horace Taylor Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does Horace Taylor Trust fund charities?
Horace Taylor Trust funds charities operating in Driffield.
Does Horace Taylor Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Horace Taylor 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 Horace Taylor Trust?
Horace Taylor Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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