Postcode Animal Trust
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- Typical grants
- £100,000 – £3,000,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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postcodeanimaltrust.org.ukAbout Postcode Animal Trust
Postcode Animal Trust is a grant-making charity established in 2013 as part of the Postcode Trusts network, funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Its mission is to advance animal welfare, conservation, and positive human-animal relationships through education, frontline welfare support, and systemic change. The Trust values impact, environmental responsibility, and long-term partnerships with established organisations. It distributes substantial annual funding to achieve these goals. The Trust's exclusive animal-centric scope and invite-only, relationship-driven funding model make it distinctive. This targeted approach supports high-impact animal welfare leaders seeking significant, sustained support.
What Postcode Animal Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide range of animal welfare and conservation work, including rescue and rehabilitation of companion animals and wildlife, improving access to veterinary care, protecting endangered species, conserving habitats, preventing cruelty, and running public education campaigns. It also supports research and scaling proven interventions. Priority is given to direct service delivery, specialist care, infrastructure, and multi-year programmes. The Trust operates across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, supporting organisations with national reach.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, typically large and established with national reach across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Trust prioritises organisations with robust governance and proven impact in animal welfare and conservation. Small or grassroots groups are not supported. There are no geographic restrictions on where the work takes place, but the Trust does not fund individuals or community projects directly. The Trust's focus is on companion animals, wildlife, and broader biodiversity efforts.
What Postcode Animal Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, community projects, or small grassroots organisations. Its funding is exclusively for large, established UK-registered charities working in animal welfare and conservation.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates an invite-only funding model, building long-term partnerships with established organisations. It supports multi-year programmes and covers core costs, projects, capital, and campaigns. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it proactively invites organisations that align with its mission. This relationship-driven approach allows for sustained, high-impact support.
How much does Postcode Animal 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 Postcode Animal Trust
Postcode Animal 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Postcode Animal Trust.
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- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Postcode Animal Trust provide?
Postcode Animal Trust typically provides grants of £100,000 - £3,000,000.
Where does Postcode Animal Trust fund charities?
Postcode Animal Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Postcode Animal Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Postcode Animal Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Postcode Animal Trust?
Postcode Animal 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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