St Lukes College Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £3,000
- Where they fund
- South-West, Devon, Cornwall
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Once per year
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stlukescf.org.ukAbout St Lukes College Foundation
St Luke's College Foundation is a Christian charitable trust that supports theological and religious education. Its mission is to advance further and higher education in religious education and theology, with a particular emphasis on Anglican traditions. The Foundation favours pump-priming initiatives that help projects demonstrate success to secure longer-term funding. It makes grants through two distinct programmes: Personal Awards for individuals pursuing postgraduate study in theology or religious education, and Corporate Awards for higher education institutions working in the same fields.
What St Lukes College Foundation funds
The Foundation funds theology and religious education, including project delivery, training and research through Corporate Awards. These are made to departments of theology and religious education in universities, colleges and other agencies operating at university level. Priority is given to pump-priming initiatives that have potential to attract longer-term support. A benefit to the South-West of England, particularly Devon and Cornwall, is expected. Personal Awards support postgraduate study in theology or religious education for individuals.
Who can apply
The Foundation supports registered charities, universities, colleges and higher education institutions. Individuals may apply for Personal Awards for postgraduate study in theology or religious education. The Foundation's work is rooted in the Christian faith, with an Anglican emphasis. Corporate Awards are directed at organisations operating at university level, and a demonstrable benefit to the South-West region is expected.
What St Lukes College Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not finance buildings, provide direct support to schools, or fund PGCE Secondary Religious Education. Personal Awards are restricted to theology and religious education subjects only; study in other areas is not supported. Corporate Awards are not made for capital works.
How they like to fund
Grants can be awarded for up to three years and are typically small and short-term in nature, prioritising pump-priming initiatives. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and funds both project costs (for Corporate Awards) and study costs (for Personal Awards).
How much does St Lukes College Foundation give?
St Lukes College Foundation runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 24 sourced facts
- Two-stage process
- Next round opens 1 January 2027
- 1 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
- Two-stage process
- Next deadline 10 April 2027
- 1 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
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 Lukes College Foundation funds — and what they won't
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The full exclusions list (6)
- The Foundation does not finance buildings
- it is precluded from the direct support of schools
- Corporate Awards are usually small and short-term
- Only one round of awards is made each academic year
- Personal awards are not made for study in any other subject areas
- the Foundation no longer makes awards to PGCE Secondary RE students
Good to know
How to apply to St Lukes College Foundation
St Lukes College Foundation takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What St Lukes College Foundation's application asks
We hold the 3 questions from St Lukes College Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“What is the purpose of your request and the requested sum?”
“Your name and organisation”
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How it works
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- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does St Lukes College Foundation provide?
St Lukes College Foundation typically provides grants of £1,000 - £3,000.
Where does St Lukes College Foundation fund charities?
St Lukes College Foundation funds charities operating in South-West, Devon, Cornwall.
Does St Lukes College Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
St Lukes College Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does St Lukes College Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: The Foundation does not finance buildings; it is precluded from the direct support of schools; Corporate Awards are usually small and short-term; Only one round of awards is made each academic year; Personal awards are not made for study in any other subject areas. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from St Lukes College Foundation?
St Lukes College Foundation takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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