Postcode Justice Trust
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- Typical grants
- £100,000 – £1,000,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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postcodejusticetrust.org.ukAbout Postcode Justice Trust
Postcode Justice Trust, established in 2013, is an independent grant-making charity funded entirely by players of the People's Postcode Lottery. Its mission is to improve lives through justice, human rights and equality, aspiring to a peaceful society that upholds rights for humans, wildlife and the planet. The Trust values social justice, the advancement of human rights, equality, conflict resolution, reconciliation, education and citizenship. It applies a social responsibility lens to catalyse systemic change, focusing on large-scale, high-impact interventions that tackle root causes. Operating with a distinctive lottery-funded model, the Trust pursues bold, scalable reform to create lasting change in the justice and equality landscape.
What Postcode Justice Trust funds
The Trust supports causes spanning civil justice, access to justice, rights-based reform, restorative justice, community empowerment and national advocacy. It funds strategic media or education initiatives and policy work aimed at legal reform and systemic change. Priority areas include advancing education, health, citizenship, community development, public participation in sport, human rights, conflict resolution, equality and diversity. Funding backs established charities delivering proven systemic impact, often through multi-year partnerships that cover core costs, advocacy, policy initiatives and capacity building. The Trust works across the UK and internationally where activities benefit UK-based populations, with a focus on protecting vulnerable and marginalised groups including women, girls, refugees and those facing discrimination or systemic barriers.
Who can apply
Postcode Justice Trust invites applications from medium to large UK-registered charities with a track record of delivering systemic impact. The Trust prioritises organisations working on justice, human rights and equality, particularly those supporting women, ethnic minorities and communities facing disadvantage. Grassroots or small groups are not supported. The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals; only invited partners may submit applications. There is no religious restriction on eligibility.
What Postcode Justice Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not support grassroots or small community groups. Capital projects are not a priority for funding. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; the Trust works solely with invited partners.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates by invitation only, funding medium to large charities through multi-year grants. It supports both core costs and project costs, covering advocacy, policy initiatives, strategic communications and capacity building. Funding is designed for large-scale, high-impact interventions that drive systemic change in justice, human rights and equality.
How much does Postcode Justice 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 Justice Trust
Postcode Justice 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 Justice Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Postcode Justice Trust provide?
Postcode Justice Trust typically provides grants of £100,000 - £1,000,000.
Where does Postcode Justice Trust fund charities?
Postcode Justice Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Postcode Justice Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Postcode Justice Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Postcode Justice Trust?
Postcode Justice 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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