Sulney Fields Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £15,000 – £55,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Sulney Fields Charitable Trust
The Sulney Fields Charitable Trust is a UK-registered charity established in 2000, governed by three trustees. It operates a proactive, trustee-led approach to grant-making, focusing on overseas development in Africa. The Trust's mission is to alleviate poverty, advance education, promote healthcare, and improve life chances for disadvantaged African communities. Working behind the scenes, it builds long-term partnerships with sector leaders and uses trustee discretion rather than open applications. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
What Sulney Fields Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds international development priorities, including maternal care and obstetric fistula treatment, postgraduate scholarships, peacebuilding, rural livelihoods, and support for orphans and vulnerable children. Grants also back humanitarian aid, capacity building, and child welfare. Work is delivered through UK charities' African projects across the continent, reaching marginalized groups such as girls, rural families, conflict-affected youth, and women facing health inequities. The Trust focuses on high-impact, sustainable progress via long-term partnerships.
Who can apply
Eligible recipients are exclusively UK-registered charities with strong governance and a proven track record in Africa. Small or newly formed organisations are not supported. The Trust prioritizes medium to large charities that can demonstrate effective delivery in Africa. Beneficiary groups include girls, rural families, conflict-affected youth, and women facing health inequities. There is no religious restriction.
What Sulney Fields Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and does not fund non-African or UK-only initiatives. It also does not support small or newly formed organisations, and does not fund projects outside of Africa.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates a proactive, trustee-led grant-making model, building long-term partnerships with sector leaders. It uses trustee discretion rather than open applications and does not accept unsolicited approaches. Funding may include unrestricted core funding, project support, or capacity building.
How much does Sulney Fields Charitable 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.
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How to apply to Sulney Fields Charitable Trust
Sulney Fields Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sulney Fields Charitable Trust provide?
Sulney Fields Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £15,000 - £55,000.
Where does Sulney Fields Charitable Trust fund charities?
Sulney Fields Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sulney Fields Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sulney Fields Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sulney Fields Charitable Trust?
Sulney Fields Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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