Teachers Group Educational Trust

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Typical grants: £25,000 – £100,000
Applications: By invitation only
Decisions: As needed

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About Teachers Group Educational Trust

Teachers Group Educational Trust is a UK-registered charity focused on advancing public education for children aged 5 to 18, both in the UK and internationally. Established to drive evidence-based improvements in education, the Trust funds research-led projects and innovative pilot initiatives that have the potential for wider replication and systemic impact. It places a strong emphasis on transparency, knowledge dissemination, and public benefit, requiring all grantees to share results broadly rather than confining gains to a single institution. The Trust works in partnership with other organisations to extend its reach, and it prioritises interventions with measurable, transferable outcomes that can inform policy and practice.

What Teachers Group Educational Trust funds

The Trust supports thematic priorities in educational research, innovation, and pilot initiatives targeting school-aged children. It funds projects that address educational inequalities through interventions with measurable and transferable outcomes, both in the UK and internationally. Specific areas of focus include evidence-based improvements in teaching and learning, and programmes that can be replicated or scaled to achieve systemic change. The Trust has partnered with the Steve Sinnott Foundation to support global access to education and with SHINE to assist disadvantaged youth in northern England. It covers project and programme costs for these initiatives, enabling organisations to develop and test new approaches. All funded work must align with advancing public benefit and include robust impact measurement and knowledge exchange.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities. The Trust shows a preference for established medium-to-large organisations that demonstrate the capacity to deliver scalable change. There are no geographic base restrictions on applicants, and funded projects can operate anywhere in the UK or internationally. The Trust prioritises initiatives that benefit school-aged children, with particular attention to disadvantaged youth and global access to education, as reflected in its partnerships. Organisations should be able to share results broadly and contribute to knowledge dissemination. The Trust has no religious restriction and welcomes applications from charities of any background.

What Teachers Group Educational Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund core costs, unrestricted funding, or direct service delivery. It also excludes non-educational activities. The focus is on research-led projects and pilots with potential for replication, rather than generalist or small-scale efforts that lack a clear evidence base or dissemination plan.

How they like to fund

The Trust awards grants on an invite-only basis; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Grants are made by trustees on an ad hoc basis, with no fixed schedule. The Trust supports project and programme costs for research-led and pilot initiatives, and occasionally offers multi-year support for established partners. A key condition is that grantees must share results broadly to ensure public benefit and knowledge dissemination.

How much does Teachers Group Educational Trust give?

£25,000 – £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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Focus areas

EducationChildren & youth

How to apply to Teachers Group Educational Trust

Teachers Group Educational Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Teachers Group Educational Trust provide?

Teachers Group Educational Trust typically provides grants of £25,000 - £100,000.

Where does Teachers Group Educational Trust fund charities?

Teachers Group Educational Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Teachers Group Educational Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Teachers Group Educational Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Teachers Group Educational Trust?

Teachers Group Educational Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.