Rowney Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £40,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Rowney Trust
The Rowney Trust is a grant-making charitable trust established in 2006, governed by a small family of trustees. It operates with a broad mission to support general charitable purposes for public benefit across England and Wales. The Trust embodies a discretionary, relationship-driven ethos, prioritising grants to registered charities known personally to the trustees rather than through open applications. This familial, selective model underscores values of trust, direct knowledge, and targeted impact through established connections.
What Rowney Trust funds
The Rowney Trust supports a wide range of charitable activities, with a focus on health, mental health, and pastoral care. It funds core costs or projects for small to mid-sized organisations based in England and Wales. The Trust has no religious restrictions, meaning it supports both faith-based and secular initiatives that serve communities across these areas. Examples of its funding include clergy wellbeing, reflecting its commitment to both physical and mental health through established relationships.
Who can apply
Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities. The Trust looks for small to mid-sized organisations with a proven track record of delivering charitable work. A key requirement is that the charity must be personally known to the trustees, as the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. The Trust supports charities serving communities across England and Wales, without any religious restrictions on the beneficiaries. This makes it a suitable funder for faith-based and secular charities alike, provided they have an existing link with the trustees.
What Rowney Trust doesn't fund
The Rowney Trust does not fund individuals, non-registered organisations, or charities that are not personally known to the trustees. It does not accept unsolicited applications or cold approaches. Organisations without a pre-existing relationship with the trustees are unlikely to receive support.
How they like to fund
The Rowney Trust uses a discretionary, relationship-driven funding model. Trustees proactively identify and support organisations they already know, rather than accepting unsolicited applications. The Trust funds both core costs and specific projects, reflecting its flexible approach to charitable giving.
How much does Rowney 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 Rowney Trust
Rowney 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 as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Rowney Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Rowney Trust provide?
Rowney Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £40,000.
Where does Rowney Trust fund charities?
Rowney Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Rowney Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Rowney Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Rowney Trust?
Rowney 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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