Independent Christian Workers Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Independent Christian Workers Trust
Independent Christian Workers Trust (ICWT) is a UK charitable trust established in 1993. It provides grants to individual Christian workers engaged in practical faith-driven outreach, including mission, evangelism, relief, and poverty alleviation. Guided by values of faith in action, trustee oversight, stewardship integrity, and personal accountability, the Trust supports individuals working with the global poor, including children, young people, and overseas communities. Thematic priorities include poverty relief, housing, and religious activities, with no geographic restrictions. Funding is directed to vetted individuals rather than organisations, enabling personal vocation in challenging contexts like grassroots mission work. What makes ICWT distinctive is its exclusive focus on individuals personally known to the trustees, who require independent sponsorship.
What Independent Christian Workers Trust funds
ICWT funds individual Christian workers engaged in practical faith-driven outreach across the globe. Thematic priorities include poverty relief, housing, and religious activities such as mission and evangelism. The Trust supports work that directly serves the global poor, including children, young people, and overseas communities. Grants enable personal vocation in challenging contexts like grassroots mission work and relief efforts. There are no geographic restrictions, so workers can be based anywhere in the world. The Trust focuses on individuals rather than projects, so funding goes to the person's overall ministry rather than specific initiatives.
Who can apply
The Trust only considers applications from individual Christian workers who are personally known to the trustees. Prospective grantees must secure trustee endorsement and independent sponsorship. The Trust prioritises those engaged in practical faith-driven outreach to the global poor, including children, young people, and overseas communities. Organisations, charities, or projects are not eligible. There are no income or size restrictions for individuals.
What Independent Christian Workers Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund organisations, charities, or projects. It also excludes capital costs, capacity-building, and institutional support. Funding is not available for individuals who are not personally known to the trustees or who lack independent sponsorship. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates by invitation only. Trustees personally identify and vet individuals, who must also secure independent sponsorship. Funding decisions are made on an ad hoc basis. The Trust does not have public application rounds or forms.
How much does Independent Christian Workers Trust give?
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How to apply to Independent Christian Workers Trust
Independent Christian Workers Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Independent Christian Workers Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Independent Christian Workers Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Independent Christian Workers Trust fund charities?
Independent Christian Workers Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Independent Christian Workers Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Independent Christian Workers Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Independent Christian Workers Trust?
Independent Christian Workers Trust 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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