St Faith's Trust

The Trust supports work that relieves children and young people in Surrey who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. It funds a range of activities including project delivery, capital works, equipment and events. The focus is squarely on smaller local charities working directly with vulnerable young people, rather than larger national bodies. The Trust prioritises initiatives that address poverty, hardship, and the welfare of children and young people, funding projects that provide relief, safe environments, and improved life chances. All funded work must take place within Surrey.

Registered charities and community groups operating in Surrey can apply for support. The Trust particularly favours smaller local organisations that deliver direct services to children and young people experiencing need or distress. Applicants should be based in or working exclusively within Surrey. The Trust prefers to fund grassroots organisations over larger national charities, reflecting its commitment to supporting community-based work.

St Faith's Trust does not support larger national charities that have their own fundraising operations. The Trust's focus remains firmly on local, community-based organisations working directly with children and young people in Surrey, rather than more established national bodies with independent fundraising capacity.

The Trust makes grants for single or multi-year projects, covering project delivery, capital works, equipment and events. It welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. The Trust values partnership with smaller local charities and community groups, and maintains a collaborative approach to funding work that directly benefits children and young people in Surrey.