St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity

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Typical grants: £500 – £5,000
Where they fund: Holborn, Camden, City of London
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Phone first
Decisions: Three times yearly

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity

St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity is a historic London grantmaker, rooted in 14th-century parish bequests, dedicated to relieving poverty and need within its area of benefit. The Charity awards grants on the basis of need, regardless of background or religious belief, and prioritises organisations that promote inclusion and community cohesion. It operates independently, with a hands-on approach that includes home visits for individual applicants, ensuring practical, local support.

What St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity funds

The Charity supports organisations working with children and young people, older people, disabled residents, and low-income families. Grants can cover core costs, salaries, project delivery, equipment, and capital works. The area of benefit is Holborn, Camden, and the City of London, with a priority on Holborn. The Charity also makes individual grants to people on low income living within the area of benefit, providing essential household items such as furniture, beds, and appliances.

Who can apply

UK-registered charities and community groups based in or serving the area of benefit, which includes Holborn, Camden, and the City of London, are eligible for organisation grants. Priority is given to small, local organisations. Individuals on low income living within the area of benefit can apply for individual grants. The Charity awards funding on the basis of need, irrespective of background or religious belief.

What St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity doesn't fund

The Charity does not fund arts and culture activities unless they clearly benefit a deprived group or encourage social cohesion. For individual grants, exclusions include debt relief, rent or utility arrears, credit card debt, rental deposits, holidays, removal costs, school fees, goods already bought, and second degrees or post graduate studies.

How they like to fund

The Charity provides grants for core costs, salaries, project delivery, equipment, and capital works. Match funding is not required. Grants are made on a needs-based, impartial basis. The Charity accepts unsolicited applications and conducts home visits for individual applicants.

How much does St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity give?

St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£500 – £5,000

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 27 sourced facts

Individuals grantsRolling applications

Online application form
Decisions in ~4 weeks

Organisations grantsOpen to applications

Two-stage process
Next deadline 3 November 2026
3 rounds a year

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.

What St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

We aim to help people who live in our area of benefit and who need extra financial support. Grants are awarded on the basis of need and irrespective of background or religious belief.

Costs they'll cover

Core costsSalariesProject deliveryEquipmentCapital works & buildings

They don't fund

Arts & cultureRegistered charitiesCIOsCICsCompanies limited by guaranteeUnincorporated associationsTrustSchoolFaith groupsCommunity groupsSocial enterprisesCommunity benefit societies

The full exclusions list (2)

Cannot apply for: debt relief, rent or utility arrears, credit card debt, rental deposits, holidays, removal costs, school fees, goods already bought. Second degrees or post graduate studies excluded. Only one application per 12 months, max two in three years.
Cultural and musical events unless they benefit a deprived group or encourage social cohesion

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipChildren & youthOlder peopleDisability

How to apply to St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity

St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity takes applications via phone first.

Published programme route: online application form.
Decisions are typically three times yearly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity's application asks

We hold the 5 questions from St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.

Question 1

“Explain why you are making this application. Tell us what your circumstances are and what it is you are applying for (e.g. cooker, washing machine, fridge-freezer, beds, school uniform):”

Question 2

“Have you or a family member received a grant from this Charity before: Yes No”

3 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.

How it works

1
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2
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity provide?

St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.

Where does St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity fund charities?

St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity funds charities operating in Holborn, Camden, City of London.

Does St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity accept unsolicited applications?

St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Cannot apply for: debt relief, rent or utility arrears, credit card debt, rental deposits, holidays, removal costs, school fees, goods already bought. Second degrees or post graduate studies excluded. Only one application per 12 months, max two in three years.; Cultural and musical events unless they benefit a deprived group or encourage social cohesion. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity?

St Andrew Holborn and Stafford's Charity takes applications via phone first. Published programme route: online application form.