Postcode Children Trust
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- Typical grants
- £100,000 – £1,000,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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postcodechildrentrust.org.ukAbout Postcode Children Trust
Postcode Children Trust, a registered Scottish charity established in 2014, is an independent grantmaker funded entirely by People's Postcode Lottery proceeds. Its mission is to inspire and support children and young people across Great Britain to thrive in their communities, regardless of background. The Trust places children's voices and rights at the centre of its work, and values early, non-judgmental support that strengthens families, alleviates poverty, and boosts mental health and resilience. It pursues lasting systemic change through proactive research and invitation-only partnerships, prioritising unrestricted, multi-year core funding over short-term projects.
What Postcode Children Trust funds
The Trust funds thematic priorities including family stability, child and youth mental health, disability inclusion, trauma and abuse recovery, poverty relief, and education access. They support children, young people, and their families throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. Funding goes to national and regional charities delivering holistic, preventative services such as care-experienced youth programmes, early years support, and mental health initiatives, aiming for deep, sustained impact through unrestricted core costs.
Who can apply
Postcode Children Trust funds UK-registered charities and community groups. They support organisations across Great Britain with no geographic restriction, focusing on medium-to-large charities with a proven track record; small grassroots groups are rarely funded. There are no income limits, but alignment with child-centred objectives is essential. The Trust prioritises charities that work directly with children, young people, and their families, offering holistic, preventative services.
What Postcode Children Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only. They avoid reactive applications, statutory services, restricted short-term projects, and work that does not align with their child-centred, preventative approach.
How they like to fund
Funding is exclusively by invitation, following proactive research and partnership building. The Trust prioritises unrestricted, multi-year core funding over short-term projects, combining substantial resources with flexible, strategic support to achieve deep impact. They do not accept unsolicited applications or follow public timetables.
How much does Postcode Children 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.
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How to apply to Postcode Children Trust
Postcode Children 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Postcode Children Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Postcode Children Trust provide?
Postcode Children Trust typically provides grants of £100,000 - £1,000,000.
Where does Postcode Children Trust fund charities?
Postcode Children Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Postcode Children Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Postcode Children Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Postcode Children Trust?
Postcode Children 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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