Portishead Nautical Trust
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £2,000
- Where they fund
- Portishead, North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, South West region
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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portisheadnauticaltrust.orgAbout Portishead Nautical Trust
Portishead Nautical Trust is an independent grant-making trust that supports young people under 25 facing deprivation, poverty, financial hardship, parental neglect, or other misfortune. The Trust prefers to fund projects local to Portishead, North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and the South West region, and looks favourably on applications showing joint support from other charities or local authorities. Its funding character is practical and targeted, covering project delivery, training, and equipment for organisations, and training and events for individuals.
What Portishead Nautical Trust funds
The Trust funds a range of causes including children and youth, disability, poverty and hardship, education and skills, and mental health. It supports project delivery, training, and equipment for organisations, and training and events for individuals. Geographically, the Trust prioritises Portishead, North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and the South West region of England. Projects outside this preferred local area are less likely to be supported.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include registered charities, community groups, schools, and sponsored individuals. The Trust focuses on children, young people, and disabled people under 25 who experience deprivation, poverty, financial hardship, parental neglect, or other misfortune. Applications that show evidence of joint support from other charities or local authorities are viewed favourably. There is no religious restriction.
What Portishead Nautical Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not support projects that fall outside its preferred geographic focus or that do not align with its aim to assist young people under 25 experiencing specified hardships. Grants to individuals are not paid directly to the young person but through a sponsor or supplier.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds project costs, training, equipment, and events. It looks favourably on applications that demonstrate joint support from other charities or local authorities. Unsolicited applications are welcome.
How much does Portishead Nautical Trust give?
Portishead Nautical Trust runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 28 sourced facts
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~12 weeks
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~12 weeks
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.
What Portishead Nautical Trust funds — and what they won't
The Trust prefers to support projects local to Portishead, North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and the South West region. The trustees consider favourably applications which show evidence of joint support from other charities or Local Authorities.
The full exclusions list (2)
- Applications must be for individuals under 25 who experience deprivation, poverty, financial hardship, parental neglect, or other misfortune. Grants are not paid directly to the young person but to the sponsor's organisation or retailer/supplier.
- Applications must be within the Trust's aim to assist young people under 25 who experience deprivation, poverty, financial hardship, parental neglect, or other misfortune. Projects outside the preferred local area are less likely to be supported.
Good to know
How to apply to Portishead Nautical Trust
Portishead Nautical Trust takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Portishead Nautical Trust's application asks
We hold the 20 questions from Portishead Nautical Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“SECTION 1 YOUNG PERSON Name Title Address Postcode Contact Number Email Date of Birth Age”
“SECTION 2 GRANT REQUEST How much are you applying for? £ Briefly, what is the grant for?”
18 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
See if Portishead Nautical Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Portishead Nautical Trust provide?
Portishead Nautical Trust typically provides grants of £250 - £2,000.
Where does Portishead Nautical Trust fund charities?
Portishead Nautical Trust funds charities operating in Portishead, North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, South West region.
Does Portishead Nautical Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Portishead Nautical Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Portishead Nautical Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Applications must be for individuals under 25 who experience deprivation, poverty, financial hardship, parental neglect, or other misfortune. Grants are not paid directly to the young person but to the sponsor's organisation or retailer/supplier.; Applications must be within the Trust's aim to assist young people under 25 who experience deprivation, poverty, financial hardship, parental neglect, or other misfortune. Projects outside the preferred local area are less likely to be supported.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Portishead Nautical Trust?
Portishead Nautical Trust takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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