Ormiston Trust

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Typical grants: £2,000 – £2,000
Where they fund: England
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Email application

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About Ormiston Trust

Ormiston Trust is a grant-making charitable trust dedicated to empowering children and young people to fulfil their potential through education, well-being and family resilience, primarily across England. Guided by values of nurture, empower, innovate and impact, the Trust supports youth-led social action through its #WeWill movement. The Trust funds schools directly, focusing on initiatives that benefit the school community and develop young people's skills and confidence.

What Ormiston Trust funds

The Trust funds youth social action projects in primary and secondary schools in England. These projects are designed to benefit the school community and develop young people's skills and confidence. The focus is on education, well-being, and family resilience, with an emphasis on children and young people facing disadvantage. The Trust supports initiatives that are youth-led and have a direct impact on the school environment.

Who can apply

Only primary and secondary schools based in England are eligible to apply. The Trust does not fund charities, community groups, or other organisations. Beneficiaries are children and young people, with a priority on those experiencing disadvantage. Schools must be mainstream state schools or academies; independent and special schools are not supported.

What Ormiston Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not support capital projects, core costs, or unrestricted funding. It also does not fund charities, voluntary organisations, or multi-academy trusts applying on behalf of multiple schools. Independent and special schools are excluded.

How they like to fund

The Trust provides fixed grants for specific youth social action projects. Funding is one-off and project-based, with a focus on student-led initiatives that directly benefit the school community. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible schools.

How much does Ormiston Trust give?

Ormiston Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

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WeWill Social Action GrantCurrently closed

Up to £1,000

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.

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Focus areas

Children & youthEducationMental health

How to apply to Ormiston Trust

Ormiston Trust takes applications via email application.

Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

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3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Ormiston Trust provide?

Ormiston Trust runs one grant programme — WeWill Social Action Grant: Up to £1,000.

Where does Ormiston Trust fund charities?

Ormiston Trust funds charities operating in England.

Does Ormiston Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Ormiston Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Ormiston Trust?

Ormiston Trust takes applications via email application. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.