Shepherdsmead Trust

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Decisions: As needed

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About Shepherdsmead Trust

The Shepherdsmead Trust is a faith-based charity established in 1982, governed by trustees drawn from its regular congregation in Godalming, Surrey. Its mission is to provide and maintain gospel halls for Christian worship, religious assembly, and community gathering, embodying Christian values of faith, service, and stewardship. The trust operates as a specialised steward of worship spaces rather than a generalist funder, focusing exclusively on the provision, maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement of gospel halls used for Christian purposes. This includes property renovations, capital expenditures, and ongoing upkeep. The trust works closely with allied local trusts within its faith network, primarily serving congregations and the public in Surrey, with a particular focus on Godalming.

What Shepherdsmead Trust funds

The trust exclusively funds the provision, maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement of gospel halls used for Christian worship and religious assembly. This covers property renovations, capital expenditures, and ongoing upkeep of these facilities. The work supported includes maintaining and enhancing spaces for spiritual activities, community gathering, and religious education. Geographically, funding is concentrated in Surrey, with a particular focus on Godalming, where the trust's congregation is based. The trust also collaborates with closely allied local trusts such as Eastbrook Trust and Farnham Gospel Hall Trust within its faith network, supporting shared facilities and projects.

Who can apply

Funding is available only for the trust's own facilities or longstanding partners within its faith network in Surrey, primarily in Godalming. Beneficiaries are limited to congregations and the public accessing these gospel halls. The trust has a Christian-only religious restriction, meaning it supports only Christian worship spaces. It does not accept unsolicited applications from external charities; instead, it works with existing partners and allied trusts. Eligible organisations are community groups that are part of this network.

What Shepherdsmead Trust doesn't fund

The trust does not support external projects, programmes, or causes unrelated to the provision and maintenance of gospel halls for Christian worship. It does not fund activities outside its faith network or geographical focus in Surrey. Unsolicited applications from charities that are not existing partners are not considered. General charitable activities, community projects not tied to gospel halls, and non-Christian religious purposes are excluded.

How they like to fund

The trust provides funding for capital expenditures and ongoing maintenance of gospel halls, working through existing partnerships and allied local trusts. It does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is directed to established partners within its faith network. The trust's approach is focused on long-term stewardship of worship spaces rather than project-based grants.

How much does Shepherdsmead Trust give?

Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Shepherdsmead Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.

Deadlines & timelines

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Good to know

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Focus areas

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How to apply to Shepherdsmead Trust

Shepherdsmead Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Shepherdsmead Trust provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact Shepherdsmead Trust directly for current funding levels.

Where does Shepherdsmead Trust fund charities?

Shepherdsmead Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Shepherdsmead Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Shepherdsmead Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Shepherdsmead Trust?

Shepherdsmead Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.