Rifles Regimental Trust
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- Typical grants
- £250 – £30,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Rifles Regimental Trust
Established in 2007, the Rifles Regimental Trust supports the efficiency, welfare and cohesion of The Rifles Regiment and its antecedent units. Its mission is to sustain regimental ethos, operational effectiveness and heritage through direct support to serving Riflemen, veterans, their families and dependents. Values of service, duty, mutual support, remembrance and pride guide the Trust's work. Trustees are drawn from military leadership, ensuring alignment with armed forces culture. The Trust consolidates funds from antecedent charities, blending immediate welfare with long-term identity preservation. What makes it distinctive is its sole focus on the Rifles community – it does not consider unsolicited applications and works exclusively through regimental networks.
What Rifles Regimental Trust funds
The Trust funds targeted welfare programmes across the UK for the Rifles family. These include hardship relief for individuals and families, mental health services, family support during deployments, adventure training, regimental sports, rehabilitation, and educational and heritage initiatives such as museums, memorials and commemorative events. Notable programmes supported include Care for Casualties and Always a Rifleman, as well as battalion sports and individual aid. The Trust's funding is exclusively for the Rifles community, covering both serving Riflemen and veterans, their families and dependents.
Who can apply
The Trust supports UK registered charities with direct connections to The Rifles Regiment, such as embedded welfare organisations and regimental museums. It also provides grants to individuals within the Rifles family. Beneficiaries include serving Riflemen, veterans, their families and dependents. No income thresholds apply, but applicants must be identified through regimental networks – unsolicited applications are not considered. The Trust prioritises those within the Rifles community, ensuring support reaches those who have served or are connected to the Regiment.
What Rifles Regimental Trust doesn't fund
The Trust's funding is exclusively for the Rifles community. It does not support non-military or unconnected activities, international projects, or core costs for charities outside the regimental ecosystem. Unsolicited applications are not considered, and external enquiries are not funded.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides funding through regimental networks, targeting specific welfare programmes and individual hardship. It does not accept unsolicited applications; all funding is directed via established regimental channels. Grants support both projects and individual needs, with a focus on the Rifles community.
How much does Rifles Regimental Trust give?
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How to apply to Rifles Regimental Trust
Rifles Regimental 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 quarterly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Rifles Regimental Trust provide?
Rifles Regimental Trust typically provides grants of £250 - £30,000.
Where does Rifles Regimental Trust fund charities?
Rifles Regimental Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Rifles Regimental Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Rifles Regimental Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Rifles Regimental Trust?
Rifles Regimental 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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