Postcode Innovation Trust
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Postcode Innovation Trust, established in 2016, is an independent funder powered by proceeds from its society lottery linked to People’s Postcode Lottery, governed by a diverse board of trustees with expertise in social enterprise, finance, journalism, and innovation. Its mission is to enable UK charities and social enterprises to deliver bold, scalable initiatives driving transformative social change across Great Britain, emphasizing values of innovation, partnership, equity, sustainability, and systems-level impact over incremental gains.
The Trust supports broad thematic priorities including health and wellbeing, environmental protection, poverty relief, education, citizenship, community development, arts, heritage, equality, diversity, sport, and aid for those facing disadvantage, age, illness, or disability. Key sub-focuses span "Thriving Together" for healthier lives, "Bright Futures" for children, youth, and disabled people, "Sustainable Planet" for nature restoration, and "Resilient Communities" for inclusion. It backs three programmes—Social Investment (blended finance), Social Enterprise Support, and Postcode Dream Fund—funding innovative service delivery, capacity building, social entrepreneurship, and large-scale collaborations.
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and asset-locked social enterprises based and operating in England, Scotland, or Wales, with a preference for medium-to-large organisations demonstrating operational scale, track record, and resilience; smaller grassroots groups are rarely supported. Typical grants range from £100,000 to £1,250,000 (often multi-year), via proactive invitation for main programmes or EOI-then-full application for Social Investment (EOIs now open for 2026 rounds; quarterly board decisions). It excludes unsolicited general applications, conventional small projects, and non-aligned activities, standing out for its lottery exclusivity, relational proactive strategy, blended finance model, and emphasis on ambitious, high-risk, multi-partner ventures unlikely to attract traditional funders.
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Describe your charity once and see how well you fit Postcode Innovation Trust's priorities — scored on location, cause, size, and 3 other factors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does Postcode Innovation Trust provide?
Postcode Innovation Trust typically provides grants ranging from £100,000 - £1,250,000.
Where does Postcode Innovation Trust fund charities?
Postcode Innovation Trust funds charities operating in UK.
How do I apply for funding from Postcode Innovation Trust?
With Fundermatcher, you describe your charity once and see your compatibility score with Postcode Innovation Trust. If you're a good fit, you can start drafting your application immediately using our AI co-pilot — paste each question and word limit, and the co-pilot writes a tailored first draft using your charity's real data and Postcode Innovation Trust's priorities. You review and edit every answer before submitting.
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