St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust

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Typical grants: £10,000 – £100,000
Applications: Existing partners only
Decisions: Quarterly

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

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About St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust is the fundraising and grantmaking arm of St Martin-in-the-Fields, the iconic Trafalgar Square church in central London. Governed by unpaid trustees including the church's Vicar and run by a small professional team, the Trust works to advance radical hospitality, dignity for the excluded, and a sustainable cultural-spiritual life. Its approach weaves together heritage preservation, musical excellence, inclusive worship, and social justice. The Trust funds capital projects such as historic building restoration and maintenance, programme funding for music education and artist development, core costs for worship and outreach, and social action grants, particularly for homelessness through partners like The Connection at St Martin’s and the Vicar’s Relief Fund. Beneficiaries are almost exclusively organisations closely connected to the church, including the Parochial Church Council and St Martin-in-the-Fields Limited, with a London-centric focus and some national reach.

What St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust funds

The Trust supports work that sustains the church's campus, nurtures young artists through its music programme, and bolsters frontline services for homeless and vulnerable people. Specific areas include historic building restoration and maintenance, music education and artist development, worship and outreach activities, and social action grants focused on homelessness. Funding is directed to partners such as The Connection at St Martin’s, St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, the Vicar’s Relief Fund, and the Bishop Ho Ming Wah Association for Chinese community work. The geographic focus is primarily London-centric, with some national reach through certain programmes. All funded work must align with the church's mission of radical hospitality and dignity for the excluded.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities with strong operational or historic ties to St Martin-in-the-Fields. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are invite-only and reserved for existing partners. Beneficiaries are almost exclusively closely connected organisations such as the Parochial Church Council and St Martin-in-the-Fields Limited. There are no geographic or income restrictions specified, though the focus is on London-centric and medium-to-large established partners. The Trust prioritises organisations that share its commitment to faith, music, and social transformation.

What St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust doesn't fund

The Trust excludes unrelated external projects. It does not fund organisations or initiatives that lack a strong operational or historic connection to St Martin-in-the-Fields. Grants are reserved for mission-aligned giving that preserves the church as a beacon of faith, music, and transformation.

How they like to fund

The Trust works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is relational and mission-aligned, covering capital projects, programme costs, core costs, and social action grants. All grants are made to closely connected partners, reflecting the Trust's commitment to preserving St Martin’s as a beacon of faith, music, and transformation.

How much does St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust give?

£10,000 – £100,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

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Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

FaithArts & cultureHomelessness

How to apply to St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically quarterly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust provide?

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.

Where does St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust fund charities?

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust accept unsolicited applications?

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust?

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.