Queenborough Fishery Trust
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- Where they fund
- Isle of Sheppey (including in particular the area of the former Borough of Queenborough), Faversham, Sittingbourne, Bapchild, Bobbing, Borden, Boughton-under Blean, Bredgar, Doddington, Dunkirk, Eastling, Graveney and Goodnestone, Hartlip, Hernhill, Iwade, Lower Halstow, Luddenham, Lynsted and Kingsdown, Milstead, Newington, Norton, Buckland and Stone, Oare, Ospringe, Otterden, Rodmersham, Selling, Sheldwich, Badlesmere and Leaveland, Stalisfield, Teynham, Throwley, Tonge, Tunstall, Upchurch, all in the County of Kent
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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queenboroughfisherytrust.orgAbout Queenborough Fishery Trust
The Queenborough Fishery Trust is a historic grant-making charity established by an 1859 declaration of trust. Its core mission focuses on preventing or relieving poverty and sickness, providing recreational and leisure facilities, and advancing education for residents in the Swale area of Kent. Rooted in local history, the Trust values sustainable, inclusive support for community welfare. It is funded through an endowment from owned properties, reflecting a long-term commitment to the area.
What Queenborough Fishery Trust funds
The Trust funds projects and direct grants that address poverty relief, health and disability support, recreational enhancements, and educational initiatives. Its work is concentrated on the Isle of Sheppey, especially the former Borough of Queenborough, and a range of parishes in the Swale area of Kent, including Faversham, Sittingbourne, and many others. The Trust supports activities that directly benefit local residents, such as community facilities, youth clubs, and equipment for disabled people.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include registered charities, community groups, and individuals who benefit residents in the specified Swale area parishes. Priority is given to those with strong local roots and demonstrable community benefit. Beneficiaries include individuals in hardship, schools, youth clubs, elderly groups, and disabled people. There is no religious restriction, though the Trust does not fund directly religious activities.
What Queenborough Fishery Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund activities that directly support religious or political purposes. However, church organisations may apply for funding to support wider community activities that are not directly religious in nature.
How they like to fund
The Trust is endowment-funded and provides grants for projects and direct support to individuals. It welcomes unsolicited approaches from eligible organisations and individuals within its geographic focus.
How much does Queenborough Fishery Trust give?
Queenborough Fishery Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 10 sourced facts
- Online application form
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Queenborough Fishery Trust funds — and what they won't
The full exclusions list (2)
- directly support religious or political activities
- Church organisations may apply for funding to support wider provision of community activities where they are not directly religious in nature
Good to know
How to apply to Queenborough Fishery Trust
Queenborough Fishery Trust takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Queenborough Fishery Trust's application asks
We hold the 17 questions from Queenborough Fishery Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Name of organisation”
“Contact Name for Application”
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How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Queenborough Fishery Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Queenborough Fishery Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Queenborough Fishery Trust fund charities?
Queenborough Fishery Trust funds charities operating in Isle of Sheppey (including in particular the area of the former Borough of Queenborough), Faversham, Sittingbourne, Bapchild, Bobbing, Borden, Boughton-under Blean, Bredgar, Doddington, Dunkirk, Eastling, Graveney and Goodnestone, Hartlip, Hernhill, Iwade, Lower Halstow, Luddenham, Lynsted and Kingsdown, Milstead, Newington, Norton, Buckland and Stone, Oare, Ospringe, Otterden, Rodmersham, Selling, Sheldwich, Badlesmere and Leaveland, Stalisfield, Teynham, Throwley, Tonge, Tunstall, Upchurch, all in the County of Kent.
Does Queenborough Fishery Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Queenborough Fishery Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Queenborough Fishery Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: directly support religious or political activities; Church organisations may apply for funding to support wider provision of community activities where they are not directly religious in nature. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Queenborough Fishery Trust?
Queenborough Fishery Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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