Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust
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- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Once per year
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust
The Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust is a Church of England-aligned charity rooted in the Benedictine tradition, established in the mid-twentieth century from earlier origins. Originally linked to Elmore Abbey, it now anchors its work at St Benedict's Priory in Salisbury, stewarding investments and property to sustain a monastic community focused on contemplation, worship, hospitality, service, and religious education. Guided by the Rule of St Benedict, the Trust’s core values emphasise stability, mutual support, and spiritual benefit for society. Its funding character is one of exclusive and enduring fidelity to a single monastic institution, overwhelmingly concentrating grants on St Benedict's Priory as its primary beneficiary, with occasional support for aligned causes that enhance the Priory’s mission.
What Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust funds
The Trust primarily funds the operations, pastoral work, formation, education, liturgy, and community outreach of St Benedict's Priory in Salisbury. Occasional grants may go to aligned causes that enhance the Priory's mission or other Benedictine or Anglican initiatives, such as clergy mental health support. Geographically, funding is focused on the UK, particularly Wiltshire, where the Priory is based. The Trust supports the ongoing work of maintaining a Benedictine monastic community as a public good, covering both core operational costs and specific projects that align with its spiritual and charitable objectives.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-based Christian organisations, ideally established Church entities that collaborate directly with St Benedict's Priory. The Trust prioritises organisations with a local focus in Wiltshire. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a clear alignment with the Trust's Benedictine and Anglican values. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding decisions are made by the trustees. Small or newly established charities are not supported.
What Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-Christian causes or projects. It also excludes small or new charities that are not already established entities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, and the Trust will not consider projects that are not collaborative with its primary beneficiary, St Benedict's Priory. Funding is reserved exclusively for organisations that align closely with the Trust's Benedictine and Anglican mission.
How they like to fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; all funding is initiated by the trustees. Grants are typically unrestricted core support for St Benedict's Priory, with occasional project-based grants for aligned partners. Funding is trustee-led and not open to public application. There are no open calls or application forms.
How much does Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust give?
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How to apply to Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust
Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically once per year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust fund charities?
Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Pershore Nashdom and Elmore Trust?
Pershore Nashdom and Elmore 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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