Postcode International Trust
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- Typical grants
- £250,000 – £2,000,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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postcodeinternationaltrust.org.ukAbout Postcode International Trust
Postcode International Trust is a registered Scottish charity established in 2014, funded by the People's Postcode Lottery. Its mission is to create sustainable solutions that alleviate poverty, hunger and food insecurity, both globally and within Great Britain. Guided by values of sustainability, empowerment, partnership and impact, the Trust provides unrestricted multi-year grants to support systemic change. It aligns its work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on long-term partnerships with specialist charities. The Trust is distinctive for its high-value, flexible funding and proactive partner identification, building enduring relationships and promoting learning and advocacy for resilient, scalable change.
What Postcode International Trust funds
The Trust supports work across international development, emergency response, gender equality, and humanitarian crises. Priority areas include economic livelihoods, advocacy, education, health, conflict resolution, equality, and environmental protection. There are no geographic restrictions for funded projects, provided they address poverty and social justice needs. The Trust funds medium-to-large UK-registered charities with proven scale and robust governance, focusing on long-term partnerships for systemic change.
Who can apply
The Trust funds UK-registered charities and community groups, but prioritises medium-to-large organisations with proven scale and robust governance. Beneficiaries are typically marginalised groups such as women, girls, and acutely deprived communities. The Trust does not support small grassroots organisations or those lacking established impact. All funding is by invitation only.
What Postcode International Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not support small grassroots organisations or those lacking established impact. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, as all funding is by invitation only.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides unrestricted multi-year grants to support systemic change. It works by invitation only, proactively identifying partners through internal research. It builds enduring relationships and promotes learning and advocacy for resilient, scalable change.
How much does Postcode International 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 International Trust
Postcode International 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 International Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Postcode International Trust provide?
Postcode International Trust typically provides grants of £250,000 - £2,000,000.
Where does Postcode International Trust fund charities?
Postcode International Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Postcode International Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Postcode International Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Postcode International Trust?
Postcode International 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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