Incorporated Trustees of the Number 1 Trust Fund

The Incorporated Trustees of the Number 1 Trust Fund, established in 1909 by ten priests and fifteen laymen, is a specialist charitable trust dedicated to advancing the Catholic faith within the Church of England, particularly in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Governed since 1977 under the Fidelity Trust Act by eight trustees from key Anglo-Catholic bodies like the Community of the Resurrection, Pusey House, and St Stephen’s House, it sustains worship, ministry, education, and sacramental life through targeted grants. Its distinctive values emphasize preserving Catholic doctrine, practice, and ecclesial life in Anglicanism, prioritizing parishes and institutions with strong Anglo-Catholic identity over generalist philanthropy.

The Trust funds projects enhancing liturgical life (e.g., church restorations, choral initiatives), clergy stipends and training, educational/catechetical programs, building maintenance for heritage sites, and pastoral missions. Grants support both revenue costs and capital projects for Church of England entities aligned with its ethos, including prominent London and provincial Anglo-Catholic churches, theological colleges, and study centers.

Eligible applicants are UK-based Anglo-Catholic parishes, churches, and institutions (Christian-only focus, primarily England but UK-wide if aligned); no income thresholds apply, and it welcomes unsolicited full applications via official form (downloadable from number1trustfund.org.uk) by email or post. Biannual trustee meetings occur in March and September, with the next deadline in early February 2026; decisions follow within 6-8 weeks. Typical grants range £5,000–£50,000 (mostly £5,000–£25,000), restricted to specified purposes.

Unlike broad funders, it excludes direct people/community support and non-Anglo-Catholic causes, standing out for its unwavering commitment to fortifying this niche tradition's infrastructure, leadership, and vitality.