Lauderdale Trust
Could Lauderdale Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Three times yearly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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lauderdaletrust.orgAbout Lauderdale Trust
The Lauderdale Trust, established in 2021, is an unincorporated charitable trust based in Cambridge, UK. Its mission is to transform communities by advancing the Christian faith and making Jesus known. The Trust supports small to mid-sized Christian charities working at grassroots level, particularly those fostering community change in deprived areas. It offers grant funding alongside relationship-building, light-touch reporting and site visits. Christian values guide its work, emphasising measurable impact, sustainable outcomes, leader development and church mission promotion. The Trust funds project grants and core costs for initiatives such as poverty relief, discipleship training and outreach in areas of deprivation across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What Lauderdale Trust funds
The Trust funds projects and core costs that advance the Christian faith and demonstrate public benefit. Specific activities include evangelism, discipleship training, leader development, poverty relief and holistic support rooted in biblical principles. These initiatives must foster community transformation in deprived areas, prioritised as the most disadvantaged communities. The geographical scope covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Trust supports small to mid-sized charities working at grassroots level, with a focus on measurable impact and sustainable outcomes.
Who can apply
Only UK-registered Christian charities with at least three trustees are eligible. The Trust seeks organisations working at grassroots level in deprived communities, with a clear Christian ethos. Beneficiaries are people and communities in areas of deprivation. The Trust is distinctively Christian-only, so applicants must align with its faith-based mission. Applications from community groups with charitable status are also considered.
What Lauderdale Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund property purchases, capital builds, or projects that lack a clear Christian ethos. Non-Christian organisations or initiatives are excluded. Unsuccessful applicants for the same project must wait before reapplying.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers project grants and core costs through a relational approach. It welcomes unsolicited applications and maintains light-touch reporting with site visits. Its funding style focuses on building relationships with grantees to support grassroots faith-based transformation.
How much does Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale Trust
Lauderdale Trust takes applications via two-stage application.
- Decisions are typically three times yearly.
- 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 Lauderdale Trust provide?
Lauderdale Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Lauderdale Trust fund charities?
Lauderdale Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Lauderdale Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale Trust?
Lauderdale Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Decisions are typically three times yearly.
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