Southlands Methodist Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- England, Wales, London
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Once per year
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southlandsmethodisttrust.org.ukAbout Southlands Methodist Trust
Southlands Methodist Trust is an educational charity with roots in Southlands College, established by the Methodist Church in Britain. Its mission is to advance Methodist scholarship, research, and innovation of local, national, and global significance, while enriching college chaplaincy and promoting Methodist values of education, inclusivity, and social justice. The Trust funds higher education and faith-based initiatives, including academic research, chaplaincy programmes, leadership development, scholarships, and curriculum innovation. It supports projects that blend academic rigour with Methodist witness and address ethical issues or ministerial formation. The Trust is distinctive for its close affiliation with Southlands College, uniquely bridging mainstream higher education and Methodist faith at a London university. The Trust's Grants for Roehampton Project Funding programme is paused.
What Southlands Methodist Trust funds
The Trust funds higher education and faith-based initiatives. Supported activities include academic research, chaplaincy programmes, leadership development, scholarships, and curriculum innovation. Beneficiaries include students and staff at Southlands College and the University of Roehampton, Methodist learning networks, ecumenical academics, and young people. The Trust prioritises projects that blend academic rigour with Methodist witness and address ethical issues or ministerial formation. Geographically, the Trust focuses on London, with some reach across England and Wales. It supports innovative, ecumenical work with tangible community impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include registered charities, community groups, and faith-based organisations. The Trust prefers Christian faith-based organisations but welcomes applications from both faith-based and non-faith-based groups. Beneficiaries include students and staff at Southlands College and the University of Roehampton, Methodist learning networks, ecumenical academics, and young people. The Trust accepts unsolicited applications. Geographically, the Trust focuses on London, with some reach across England and Wales.
What Southlands Methodist Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund core costs, such as general operating expenses for an organisation. Funding is restricted to project-specific costs that align with the Trust's mission of advancing Methodist scholarship, research, and innovation. This means grants are available for activities like academic research, chaplaincy programmes, leadership development, and curriculum innovation, but not for ongoing overheads, staff salaries, rent, or other routine running costs. The Trust's focus is on supporting meaningful projects with tangible community impact rather than covering the day-to-day expenses of organisations.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds project costs and does not fund core costs. It welcomes unsolicited applications. The Trust supports innovative, ecumenical work with tangible community impact. The Trust's Grants for Roehampton Project Funding programme is paused.
How much does Southlands Methodist Trust give?
Southlands Methodist Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 3 sourced facts
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
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How to apply to Southlands Methodist Trust
Southlands Methodist Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Southlands Methodist Trust provide?
Southlands Methodist Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £5,000.
Where does Southlands Methodist Trust fund charities?
Southlands Methodist Trust funds charities operating in England, Wales, London.
Does Southlands Methodist Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Southlands Methodist 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 Southlands Methodist Trust?
Southlands Methodist Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically once per year.
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