Lord Crewe's Charity

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Typical grants: £1,000 – £5,000
Applications: By invitation only

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lordcrewescharity.org.uk

About Lord Crewe's Charity

Lord Crewe's Charity is an endowed Christian charity established in 1721 through the will of Nathaniel, Lord Crewe, Bishop of Durham. Rooted in North East England, it channels surplus revenues from historic estates in Northumberland and County Durham to support its mission. Guided by Christian stewardship and responsible benevolence, the charity balances its founder's Anglican vision with contemporary needs through targeted grants and strategic partnerships. A distinctive feature is its landowner role and focus on clergy support, education, and regional community needs.

What Lord Crewe's Charity funds

The charity funds three main areas: hardship relief for Church of England clergy and their families in the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle, education at Lincoln College, Oxford, and local community welfare. Community grants support small nonprofits addressing vulnerability, including food banks, advice services, village facilities, and rural or coastal welfare initiatives. It also funds academic fellowships for research into the Bamburgh Library Collection. All funding is focused on the North East of England, particularly County Durham and Northumberland.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, parishes, and academic institutions operating within the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle, County Durham, or Northumberland. The charity prefers small to medium grassroots organisations. There are no strict income limits, but applicants must align with the charity's Christian ethos and geographic focus.

What Lord Crewe's Charity doesn't fund

The charity does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are invite-only or made through established relationships. It does not fund organisations outside its geographic focus of North East England or those that do not align with its Christian foundation.

How they like to fund

Funding is provided through targeted grants and strategic partnerships, with a preference for small to medium grassroots organisations. The charity supports both core costs and project costs, and offers seed funding for community initiatives. Grants are invite-only or made through established relationships; unsolicited applications are not accepted.

How much does Lord Crewe's Charity give?

£1,000 – £5,000

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Good to know

FaithChristian only

Focus areas

FaithEducationPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Lord Crewe's Charity

Lord Crewe's Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Lord Crewe's Charity provide?

Lord Crewe's Charity typically provides grants of £1,000 - £5,000.

Where does Lord Crewe's Charity fund charities?

Lord Crewe's Charity funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Lord Crewe's Charity accept unsolicited applications?

Lord Crewe's Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Lord Crewe's Charity?

Lord Crewe's Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.