Postcode Education Trust
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- Typical grants
- £250,000 – £2,000,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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postcodeeducationtrust.org.ukAbout Postcode Education Trust
Postcode Education Trust, established in 2015, is a UK-based charity within the People's Postcode Lottery family, funded entirely by lottery players. Its mission is to ensure all children access inclusive, equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning. The Trust's vision is rooted in sustainable development, empowering marginalised groups, and driving systemic change, particularly addressing gaps in emergency education provision. It blends a domestic (Great Britain) and international focus, prioritising community-led responses, local leadership, advocacy, and innovation such as digital learning. The Trust takes a strategic approach, forming multi-year partnerships that support flexible core funding.
What Postcode Education Trust funds
Postcode Education Trust funds education in crises and emergencies, early childhood development, and access for marginalised groups including girls, refugees, children with disabilities, and those facing acute disadvantage. They support direct service delivery, capacity building, and advocacy, prioritising community-led responses and local leadership. Innovation such as digital learning is valued. Occasional project-based or emergency grants also align with health initiatives connected to learning and wellbeing. Geographically, the Trust works across Great Britain and internationally, with a preference for organisations that have national or international reach.
Who can apply
The Trust works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. They typically invite medium-to-large charities and international NGOs with proven expertise in education for vulnerable populations. Organisations must be UK-registered charities. There are no geographic or religious restrictions, but the Trust prefers organisations with national or international reach. Beneficiary groups prioritised include girls, refugees, children with disabilities, and those in acute disadvantage.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides multi-year partnerships with flexible core funding for trusted partners. Occasional project-based or emergency grants are also available. Funding is by invitation only; unsolicited applications are not accepted.
How much does Postcode Education 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.
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How to apply to Postcode Education Trust
Postcode Education 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 bi annually.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Postcode Education Trust provide?
Postcode Education Trust typically provides grants of £250,000 - £2,000,000.
Where does Postcode Education Trust fund charities?
Postcode Education Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Postcode Education Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Postcode Education Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Postcode Education Trust?
Postcode Education 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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