St Laurence Relief in Need Trust
Could St Laurence Relief in Need Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- Ancient Parish of St Laurence, Reading, County Borough of Reading
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout St Laurence Relief in Need Trust
Rooted in the ancient parish of St Laurence, this historic charity provides practical local welfare to residents of the parish and surrounding Reading communities. Its mission is to relieve acute need, hardship, and distress through targeted financial assistance. The Trust values pragmatic, responsive support for immediate crises, blending ecclesiastical and civic traditions of community stewardship. It favours direct intervention that sustains vulnerable households and empowers local service providers without thematic silos. As a church-civic hybrid, the Trust champions generalist, pragmatic grants to grassroots organisations and individuals.
What St Laurence Relief in Need Trust funds
The Trust funds poverty relief and financial hardship support, including essentials such as food, utilities, and emergency costs for families in crisis and individuals facing destitution. They support food banks and community kitchens tackling hunger among low-income residents, homelessness prevention and crisis intervention such as temporary shelter and outreach for rough sleepers, and elderly care addressing isolation, mobility challenges, and utility arrears. Family support for disadvantaged households and general social welfare services like drop-in centres and befriending are also priorities. All funding is directed to residents of the ancient parish of St Laurence and surrounding Reading communities.
Who can apply
The Trust welcomes applications from registered charities, community groups, and individuals based within the ancient parish of St Laurence and the wider Reading area. Priority is given to those facing immediate hardship, including isolated elderly people, families with children in poverty, homeless adults, and residents with acute health or financial needs. There are no demographic or sectoral restrictions beyond the geographic boundary.
What St Laurence Relief in Need Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund capital projects, long-term strategic initiatives, or work that falls outside the ancient parish of St Laurence and surrounding Reading area. Their focus is solely on ultra-local residents facing immediate distress.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides grants for immediate needs and revenue costs, favouring emergency relief and day-to-day survival support. They welcome unsolicited applications from eligible individuals and organisations within their geographic area.
How much does St Laurence Relief in Need 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.
Good to know
How to apply to St Laurence Relief in Need Trust
St Laurence Relief in Need Trust takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- 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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St Laurence Relief in Need Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST, charity number 205043.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does St Laurence Relief in Need Trust provide?
St Laurence Relief in Need Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does St Laurence Relief in Need Trust fund charities?
St Laurence Relief in Need Trust funds charities operating in Ancient Parish of St Laurence, Reading, County Borough of Reading.
Does St Laurence Relief in Need Trust accept unsolicited applications?
St Laurence Relief in Need 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 St Laurence Relief in Need Trust?
St Laurence Relief in Need Trust takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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