James Hannington Memorial Trust

The James Hannington Memorial Trust (JHMT), an independent UK registered charity established in 1982, advances the global Christian Church by funding Gospel outreach, rooted in the evangelical legacy of Bishop James Hannington, the first Anglican bishop of East Africa and a martyred missionary. Anchored in Hove's Bishop Hannington Church—whose vision is to make disciples of Jesus Christ locally and worldwide—the Trust embodies a commitment to proclamation, discipleship, and compassion-driven acts, prioritizing workers and agencies with active ties to the church community. Its distinctive approach channels funds through a tight-knit evangelical network for sustained global mission impact.

JHMT supports Christian societies, mission agencies, local/overseas ministries, church planting, and individual workers engaged in religious activities, overseas aid, famine relief, and practical compassion initiatives. Grants cover project funding, core costs, and emergency relief, blending evangelistic work with humanitarian efforts in the UK (especially Brighton and Hove), Africa, Continental Europe, Latin America, and beyond, always aligned with clear Gospel orientation.

Eligibility is restricted to Christian entities or individuals with established links to Bishop Hannington Church or its mission partners; no income/size thresholds or geographic limits apply beyond these ties, and unsolicited applications are not accepted—nomination or invitation by the Trust/church is required. Annual expenditure totals £70,000–£80,000, with variable grant sizes supporting grassroots to established efforts; decisions occur at ad hoc trustee meetings without public deadlines.

Unlike open funders, JHMT excludes non-Christian or unlinked applicants, standing out for its church-centric, invitation-only model that ensures unwavering evangelical fidelity and partnership-driven global outreach.