Oldhurst Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Oldhurst Trust
The Oldhurst Trust is a grant-making charity established in 2002, dedicated to advancing charitable purposes across England, Wales, and Scotland. Its mission is to provide flexible financial support to individuals and organisations addressing social needs, with a strong emphasis on children and young people, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. Rooted in values of responsiveness, transparency, and community impact, the Trust focuses solely on direct grant-making without owning property or delivering programmes itself. This trustee-led, invitation-only approach allows it to respond flexibly to emerging needs.
What Oldhurst Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad range of causes including general charitable purposes, education and training, health and lifesaving, disability support, arts, culture, heritage and science, amateur sport, and animal welfare. Grants support projects, core costs, and individuals, targeting wellbeing, opportunity access, social inclusion, and the alleviation of disadvantage. Funding is available across England, Wales, and Scotland, with a preference for local initiatives and small to medium-sized organisations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include both individuals and organisations operating in the UK. The Trust prioritises children and young people, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. It favours small to medium-sized organisations and local projects, though no strict income thresholds apply. There is no religious restriction. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded at the trustees' discretion on an invitation-only basis.
What Oldhurst Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not support non-charitable uses or activities that take place outside the UK. It also excludes any purposes that fall outside its broad charitable remit.
How they like to fund
The Oldhurst Trust operates on an invitation-only, trustee-led basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. It offers flexible financial support that can cover projects, core costs, and individual needs. Grants are typically one-off but may be recurring at the trustees' discretion, reflecting a responsive and adaptable funding style.
How much does Oldhurst 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 Oldhurst Trust
Oldhurst 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 bi annually.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Oldhurst Trust provide?
Oldhurst Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £5,000.
Where does Oldhurst Trust fund charities?
Oldhurst Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Oldhurst Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Oldhurst Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Oldhurst Trust?
Oldhurst 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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