Rest-Harrow Trust
Could Rest-Harrow Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £100 – £200
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Rest-Harrow Trust
The Rest-Harrow Trust is a long-established grant-making charity, registered in 1965, dedicated to supporting charitable activities across England and Wales through flexible micro-grants. Its mission focuses on relieving hardship and advancing wellbeing for vulnerable groups, with a compassionate, voluntary ethos of practical philanthropy. As a generalist funder without thematic restrictions, it empowers modest, people-focused projects that larger funders may overlook.
What Rest-Harrow Trust funds
The Trust supports a broad range of charitable causes including disability support, education and training, health and life-saving efforts, overseas aid, poverty alleviation, and general charitable purposes. It funds various types of revenue grants, such as project work, core costs, and emergency relief, typically provided as unrestricted funding to allow flexibility. The Trust operates throughout England and Wales, with a preference for grassroots organisations working directly with vulnerable groups including children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and other charities. Its flexible approach enables support for modest, people-focused initiatives across multiple sectors.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based in England and Wales. The Trust has a preference for small, grassroots organisations and does not impose income thresholds or geographic restrictions within its operating area. Priority beneficiaries include children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and other charities. There are no religious restrictions on who can apply.
What Rest-Harrow Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals or organisations that are not UK-registered charities. Beyond this, it imposes no thematic restrictions, allowing it to support a wide variety of charitable purposes across different sectors.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides unrestricted revenue grants, supporting both project costs and core operations. It accepts unsolicited applications and considers them on an ongoing basis. Grants are typically one-off and awarded to modest, people-focused projects.
How much does Rest-Harrow 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 Rest-Harrow Trust
Rest-Harrow 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
- 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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Rest-Harrow Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE REST-HARROW TRUST, charity number 238042.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Rest-Harrow Trust provide?
Rest-Harrow Trust typically provides grants of £100 - £200.
Where does Rest-Harrow Trust fund charities?
Rest-Harrow Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Rest-Harrow Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Rest-Harrow 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 Rest-Harrow Trust?
Rest-Harrow Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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