Liversage Trust
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £400
- Where they fund
- Derby
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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liversagetrust.orgAbout Liversage Trust
The Liversage Trust is a grant-making charity dedicated to relieving poverty and hardship among individuals in Derby. Established in 1529 under the will of Robert Liversage, the Trust has a long history of supporting vulnerable residents through practical aid. Its mission centres on providing dignity and security for those facing financial distress, guided by values of compassion and social responsibility. The Trust operates two direct-aid programmes focused entirely on person-to-person hardship relief, making it a highly localised and targeted funder for people in acute need within Derby.
What Liversage Trust funds
The Trust funds two programmes: the Janet Till Crisis Fund, which provides emergency financial assistance, and the Household Fund, which helps with essential items such as furniture, white goods, and equipment. Both programmes focus on relieving poverty and hardship among individuals. Support is exclusively for Derby residents, offering practical help to those in acute financial distress. The Trust does not fund organisations or project-related costs, concentrating entirely on direct aid to individuals.
Who can apply
Applications are open to individuals only, not to organisations, charities, or community groups. The Trust supports Derby residents who are experiencing acute financial distress. There is no religious restriction on applicants. Each applicant is limited to one successful application within a 24-month period. The Trust requires proof of severe need, but does not specify income thresholds.
What Liversage Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund charities, community groups, or project-related costs. It also excludes non-Derby applicants. Grants are limited to one application per individual within a 24-month period, and the Trust does not support organisations or any work outside its direct hardship relief focus.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes one-off grants directly to individuals. It does not offer multi-year funding. Unsolicited applications are accepted. The Trust's funding style is entirely focused on person-to-person hardship relief, with no support for organisations or ongoing projects.
How much does Liversage Trust give?
Liversage Trust runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 23 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Single-year grants
- Online application form
- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Liversage Trust funds — and what they won't
The full exclusions list (1)
- Grants limited to one application within a 24 month period
Good to know
How to apply to Liversage Trust
Liversage Trust takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Liversage Trust provide?
Liversage Trust runs 2 grant programmes — Household Fund: Typically £150.
Where does Liversage Trust fund charities?
Liversage Trust funds charities operating in Derby.
Does Liversage Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Liversage Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Liversage Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Grants limited to one application within a 24 month period. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Liversage Trust?
Liversage Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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