Rachel Charitable Trust

Could Rachel Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants
£5,000 – £100,000
Where they fund
England, Wales, London
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Letter of inquiry first
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Rachel Charitable Trust

The Rachel Charitable Trust, established in 1978 by the Noe family, is a UK grant-making charity focused on general charitable purposes with a strong emphasis on relieving poverty, advancing religion and religious education, and providing aid to the sick, needy, and vulnerable. Led by family trustees, the Trust embodies values of discretion, stewardship, and sustainability, maintaining a low-profile approach without a public website or promotional materials. Its philanthropic legacy supports faith-based initiatives and social welfare that build community resilience, dignity, and opportunity. The Trust funds a broad range of activities including direct poverty relief, institutional support for the vulnerable, religious and faith-based organisations, educational advancement, and welfare services for those facing exclusion or deprivation.

What Rachel Charitable Trust funds

The Trust supports causes including poverty relief, faith-based initiatives, educational advancement, and welfare services for the sick, needy, and vulnerable. It funds project costs, core operating expenses, and occasional capital needs, offering both restricted and unrestricted grants. Geographically, the Trust operates across England and Wales, with a particular focus on London. It has supported organisations such as the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Kisharon, schools, colleges, and charities serving ethnic or marginalised groups. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and has no regional restrictions within its operating area.

Who can apply

The Trust primarily supports organisations, including registered charities, schools, and faith groups. It does not fund individuals. Beneficiary groups include those experiencing poverty, sickness, or vulnerability, as well as ethnic minorities and faith communities. There are no income thresholds, and the Trust is flexible in supporting both small local groups and large national bodies. No religious restrictions apply, and the Trust favours mission-aligned organisations demonstrating lasting impact in hardship relief, faith, and education.

What Rachel Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund individuals. It imposes no religious restrictions and has no published list of excluded activities or causes. It only supports organisations operating in England and Wales.

How they like to fund

The Trust offers both restricted and unrestricted grants, supporting project costs, core operating expenses, and occasional capital needs. It makes multi-year awards and welcomes unsolicited approaches. The Trust maintains a low-profile approach without a public website or promotional materials.

How much does Rachel Charitable Trust give?

£5,000 – £100,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Poverty & hardshipFaithEducationEthnic minorities

How to apply to Rachel Charitable Trust

Rachel Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.

  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Rachel Charitable Trust on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as RACHEL CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 276441.

Latest annual income
£5,357,838
Latest annual spending
£5,033,534
Financial year end
June 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Rachel Charitable Trust provide?

Rachel Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £100,000.

Where does Rachel Charitable Trust fund charities?

Rachel Charitable Trust funds charities operating in England, Wales, London.

Does Rachel Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Rachel Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Rachel Charitable Trust?

Rachel Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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Could Rachel Charitable Trust be a fit?

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