Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £200 – £2,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
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bradbeers.comAbout Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust
The Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust was established in 1997 by the founding family of Smith Bradbeer & Co Ltd, a long-standing Hampshire-based department and furniture store business. Rooted in an explicitly Christian ethos, the Trust exists to advance the Christian faith worldwide, promote education grounded in Christian principles, and relieve poverty, hardship, distress, age, and sickness. It values lasting impact through evangelism, Gospel outreach, and charitable relief that offers opportunities for Christian witness and transformation. The Trust prioritises active engagement, local accountability, personal connections, and ongoing impact reporting.
What Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds missionary-oriented Christian projects, including grants to churches, missionaries, evangelistic initiatives, Christian youth work, Bible translation, and faith-based education or poverty relief with explicit evangelism scope. Beneficiaries include local organisations in Hampshire and Dorset, alongside international efforts, with a particular focus on grassroots churches, small faith groups, and individuals in Christian service. The Trust supports both local and international work, emphasising projects that advance the Christian faith through direct outreach and witness.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are primarily Christian organisations or individuals with strong ties to Hampshire or Dorset, or connections to trustee networks. No strict entity types or income limits apply, though small to medium-sized groups predominate. The Trust particularly welcomes applications from grassroots churches, small faith groups, and individuals in Christian service. Networking via local churches is essential for prospective applicants.
What Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund secular social action, core costs, or unrestricted funds that lack a central Christian message. Projects without explicit evangelism scope are unlikely to be supported. The Trust's funding is exclusively for initiatives with a clear Christian witness and transformation purpose.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates through a relationship-driven approach, with no unsolicited applications accepted. Networking via local churches is essential for prospective applicants. Grants are discretionary and prioritise personal connections and ongoing impact reporting. The Trust values active engagement and local accountability in its funding relationships.
How much does Smith Bradbeer Charitable 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.
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How to apply to Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust
Smith Bradbeer Charitable 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
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust provide?
Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £200 - £2,000.
Where does Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust fund charities?
Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Smith Bradbeer Charitable Trust?
Smith Bradbeer Charitable 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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