St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity

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Where they fund: Bloomsbury, Covent Garden, south Westminster
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Invitation only
Decisions: Quarterly

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About St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity

St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity is a local grant-making trust rooted in the historic parishes of central London. Its mission is to support people in need within Bloomsbury, Covent Garden, and south Westminster, with a particular focus on financially disadvantaged children and young people, isolated older people, and homeless individuals. The charity values direct, needs-led work, local partnerships, and practical interventions that address immediate hardship while building resilience. It funds a range of activities, from education projects to homelessness prevention and advice services, and works with a variety of local organisations, including charities, social enterprises, faith groups, and schools.

What St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity funds

The charity funds frontline projects that improve educational opportunities for financially disadvantaged children and young people in Bloomsbury and south Westminster, including youth clubs, emotional well-being support, and Christian education. It also supports projects for isolated older people, homeless people (including those at risk or formerly homeless), and access to independent advice. Grants cover general costs, salaries, project delivery, capital expenditure on buildings or essential equipment, and training. The focus is on local, needs-led work within the area of benefit, with a preference for organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to the local community.

Who can apply

Registered charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, faith groups, state-maintained schools, and community groups can apply. The charity prioritises organisations working directly with children and young people, as well as those supporting older people, homeless individuals, and people in financial crisis. Applicants should be rooted in the local area, with consistent service delivery and participation in local networks. The charity does not fund large national charities, independent schools, or organisations with significant unrestricted reserves.

What St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity doesn't fund

The charity does not fund work that has already taken place, statutory obligations, larger building projects (including playground improvements), registered social landlords, independent schools, or school trips abroad. It also excludes organisations with large unrestricted reserves or in financial deficit, and for Alms Grants, large national charities and funding to build financial reserves. Grants for individuals exclude rent arrears, debts, holidays, cash payments, and goods already purchased.

How they like to fund

The charity offers a range of grant types, including small grants, project grants, partnership grants, and community investment grants for education, as well as project and block grants for alms. Grants can be one-off or multi-year, with some programmes supporting partnerships of charities or charities with schools. The charity welcomes unsolicited applications, but advises potential applicants to contact the Clerk for a discussion before applying, as some programmes are by invitation only.

How much does St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity give?

St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity runs 7 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 105 sourced facts

Alms Grants - Block GrantBy invitation only

Up to £5,000

By invitation only
4 rounds a year
Decisions in ~12 weeks
Single-year grants

Alms Grants - Project FundingBy invitation only

Up to £8,000

By invitation only
4 rounds a year
Decisions in ~12 weeks
Multi-year funding

Education Grants - Community Investment Grant (CIG)

Up to £18,500

Next deadline 28 September 2026
4 rounds a year
Multi-year funding

Education Grants - Partnership Grant

By invitation only

Education Grants - Project Grant

Up to £12,000

Next deadline 28 September 2026
4 rounds a year
Single-year grants

Education Grants - Small Grant

Up to £3,600

Decisions in ~6 weeks
Single-year grants

Grants for IndividualsRolling applications

Up to £600

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What St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Block Grants are for individual beneficiaries; we expect a long-term partnership. Grants are to meet the needs of your beneficiaries on an individual basis.

Costs they'll cover

Core costsSalariesProject deliveryCapital works & buildingsEquipmentTraining

They don't fund

Core costsRegistered charities

The full exclusions list (4)

Large national charities; statutory obligations; work that has already taken place (or paid for) before the application was approved; funding for organisations to build their financial reserves; organisations with significant unrestricted reserves
Work that has already taken place; statutory obligations; larger building projects including playground improvements; registered social landlords; independent schools; school trips to another country; organisations with large unrestricted reserves or in financial deficit. CIGs are not usually available to schools or projects working in a school setting.
Work that has already taken place; statutory obligations; larger building projects including playground improvements; registered social landlords; independent schools; school trips to another country; organisations with large unrestricted reserves or in financial deficit
Rent arrears or debts (such as credit card or utilities); holidays; cash payments; goods already purchased

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Older peopleHomelessnessPoverty & hardship

How to apply to St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity

St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity takes applications via invitation only.

Published programme route: by invitation only.
Decisions are typically quarterly.
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How much funding does St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity provide?

St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity runs 7 grant programmes — Alms Grants - Block Grant: Up to £5,000 · Alms Grants - Project Funding: Up to £8,000 · Education Grants - Community Investment Grant (CIG): Up to £18,500 · Education Grants - Project Grant: Up to £12,000 · Education Grants - Small Grant: Up to £3,600 · Grants for Individuals: Up to £600.

Where does St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity fund charities?

St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity funds charities operating in Bloomsbury, Covent Garden, south Westminster.

Does St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity accept unsolicited applications?

St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Large national charities; statutory obligations; work that has already taken place (or paid for) before the application was approved; funding for organisations to build their financial reserves; organisations with significant unrestricted reserves; Work that has already taken place; statutory obligations; larger building projects including playground improvements; registered social landlords; independent schools; school trips to another country; organisations with large unrestricted reserves or in financial deficit. CIGs are not usually available to schools or projects working in a school setting.; Work that has already taken place; statutory obligations; larger building projects including playground improvements; registered social landlords; independent schools; school trips to another country; organisations with large unrestricted reserves or in financial deficit; Rent arrears or debts (such as credit card or utilities); holidays; cash payments; goods already purchased. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity?

St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity takes applications via invitation only. Published programme route: by invitation only.