Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Once per year
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust
The Monastery of the Visitation Charitable Trust, established in 1967, is a Roman Catholic charitable entity rooted in the 17th-century Visitation order's ethos of mercy and care. Its mission centres on advancing the faith through support for the Monastery of the Visitation in Waldron, East Sussex, including maintaining the chapel and sustaining monastic religious life. The Trust also aims to relieve poverty, aid the sick or poor—especially children, youth, and elderly connected to the church—and fund aligned Catholic agencies. These activities reflect core values of spiritual advancement, compassionate relief, and localized church outreach. The Trust's funding character is distinctive for its narrow, monastic-focused identity and exclusive East Sussex and Catholic scope.
What Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds religious activities such as chapel upkeep and monastic operations, direct aid to vulnerable individuals, poverty relief, and health support. It also makes grants to small Catholic or voluntary organisations tied to the Waldron parish. Priority areas include care for children, youth, and elderly connected to the church, as well as aid to the sick and poor. All funding is focused on East Sussex, with a strong preference for local Catholic community links. The Trust supports both project costs (like maintenance of the Monastery chapel) and direct financial assistance to individuals in need.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based in East Sussex. The Trust prioritises organisations with strong monastic or local Catholic links, and particularly supports small entities. Beneficiaries should be connected to the Roman Catholic community, especially children, youth, and elderly who are sick or in poverty. The Trust's focus is on grassroots groups and individuals in need within the Waldron parish area.
What Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund projects outside East Sussex, non-religious causes, or organisations without a Catholic connection. It also avoids broader, non-local initiatives and does not support activities that fall outside its monastic and parish-focused mission.
How they like to fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; it works by invitation. Grants are decided at trustee discretion, with a preference for small, local Catholic organisations and individuals. The Trust funds both project costs, such as chapel maintenance, and direct aid to those in need.
How much does Monastry of the Visitation Charitable 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.
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Good to know
How to apply to Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust
Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust provide?
Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £10,000.
Where does Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust fund charities?
Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust?
Monastry of the Visitation Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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