Lyndhurst Trust

The Lyndhurst Trust, a UK-registered charity (number 235252) established in 1965, is dedicated to advancing the Christian religion worldwide by providing financial support to organizations that promote Christian values, mission, and charitable purposes. Its founding vision emphasizes strengthening the infrastructure of Christian mission and service through faith-based philanthropy, guided by trustees who exercise significant discretion and proactively initiate most funding opportunities. With a closed, relationship-driven approach, the Trust prioritizes fidelity to its religious mission over open competition, distinguishing it as a specialist supporter of institutional Christian advancement.

It funds thematic priorities centered on Christian witness, church growth, missionary activities, religious education, and faith-based humanitarian efforts, typically offering unrestricted or core funding to cover ongoing operational needs of aligned organizations rather than short-term projects. Beneficiaries include well-established churches, missionary societies, Christian education providers, and charities with a demonstrable Christian ethos and proven impact.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating globally with no geographic restrictions, though the Trust shows preference for medium-to-large organizations with strong track records; grassroots or new entities are less likely to qualify. It does not accept unsolicited applications—trustees identify and approach prospects directly—and operates on a rolling basis with no deadlines or public processes.

Grants typically range from £2,000 to £25,000 (most £5,000–£15,000), with annual distributions around £70,000–£80,000. Exclusions include individuals, secular or interfaith initiatives, and purely project-based work; its highly curated, invitation-only model ensures tight alignment with Christian principles, making it ideal for networked faith organizations but inaccessible to others.