Hospital of St John the Baptist
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £3,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Hospital of St John the Baptist
The Hospital of St John the Baptist is a historic charitable foundation with roots in English almshouse traditions, established to alleviate poverty among elderly residents of the Borough of Bedford. Its mission centres on practical, localised poverty relief, aiming to enhance the welfare, dignity and quality of life for older people experiencing financial hardship. Guided by community care principles and responsible stewardship of its investment income, the Trust provides financial assistance to disadvantaged elderly Bedford residents and supports charities delivering welfare and poverty prevention initiatives. The foundation is distinctive for its unwavering localism and its dual support for both individuals and organisations, prioritising immediate, tangible relief over broader systemic change.
What Hospital of St John the Baptist funds
The Trust funds financial assistance for elderly Bedford residents facing hardship, as well as charities delivering welfare initiatives, poverty prevention and quality-of-life improvements for the local community. Support is available for both project costs and core costs, allowing organisations to cover direct interventions. Geographically, funding is strictly limited to the Borough of Bedford, reflecting the foundation's deep local roots. Priority is given to services that directly benefit older people in financial need, with a focus on immediate, practical relief rather than large-scale projects.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations are UK-registered charities and community groups that serve exclusively within the Borough of Bedford. The Trust prioritises small to medium-sized local organisations, with no strict income limits. Beneficiaries must be older people experiencing financial hardship in Bedford. The foundation also provides direct financial assistance to individual elderly residents, but the grant programme is aimed at organisations delivering welfare and poverty prevention services.
What Hospital of St John the Baptist doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund capital projects, national campaigns, or any causes outside the Borough of Bedford. It also does not support broader systemic change initiatives, focusing instead on direct, practical relief for elderly people in hardship.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates on an invitation-only basis; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Trustees identify and approach suitable organisations at their discretion. Grants can cover both project costs and core costs for direct interventions, and the foundation also provides direct financial assistance to elderly individuals in need.
How much does Hospital of St John the Baptist 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.
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How to apply to Hospital of St John the Baptist
Hospital of St John the Baptist does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Hospital of St John the Baptist provide?
Hospital of St John the Baptist typically provides grants of £500 - £3,000.
Where does Hospital of St John the Baptist fund charities?
Hospital of St John the Baptist funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Hospital of St John the Baptist accept unsolicited applications?
Hospital of St John the Baptist does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Hospital of St John the Baptist?
Hospital of St John the Baptist does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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