Town Trust or Lords Estate
Could Town Trust or Lords Estate fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- Bridlington
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Town Trust or Lords Estate
The Town Trust or Lords Estate is a historic registered charity serving the town of Bridlington. Its charitable objects are to employ its resources for the public use and benefit of the town and its people. The Trust accepts applications on a rolling basis, welcoming requests from individuals and organisations alike. It values flexibility and responsiveness to local needs. What makes the Trust distinctive is its deep local roots and its commitment to the Bridlington area.
What Town Trust or Lords Estate funds
The Trust supports a wide range of causes that benefit Bridlington residents, including community wellbeing, youth activities, mental health support, education, arts and culture, and environmental projects. It provides financial assistance to individuals and charitable funding to organisations. All funded work must take place within Bridlington and benefit the local community. The Trust also offers scholarships for education and skills development.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include registered charities, schools, community groups, social enterprises, and other charitable and non-profit organisations. The Trust also considers applications from individuals, including those seeking support for general needs or academic scholarships. Beneficiaries must be residents of Bridlington, reflecting the Trust's priority to benefit the town and its people.
What Town Trust or Lords Estate doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund projects or activities that take place outside Bridlington. It excludes support for causes that would not benefit the local community or the town's residents.
How they like to fund
The Trust accepts applications throughout the year, with no fixed time windows. It provides both one-off and multi-year grants, as seen in its scholarship programme. The Trust encourages potential applicants to submit a written request to the Lords Feoffees office to discuss their ideas.
How much does Town Trust or Lords Estate give?
Town Trust or Lords Estate runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Apply by letter
- Apply by letter
- Apply by letter
- 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 Town Trust or Lords Estate funds — and what they won't
to benefit the Town and Townspeople of Bridlington
The full exclusions list (1)
- full-time accredited degree-level course at an establishment within the UK
Good to know
How to apply to Town Trust or Lords Estate
Town Trust or Lords Estate takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Town Trust or Lords Estate's application asks
We hold the 5 questions from Town Trust or Lords Estate's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“What is your reason for applying for financial assistance from the Lords Feoffees and what do you hope to achieve?”
“How would the financial assistance applied for be used?”
3 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
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.
See if Town Trust or Lords Estate could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Town Trust or Lords Estate on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE TOWN TRUST OR LORDS ESTATE, charity number 252207.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Town Trust or Lords Estate provide?
Town Trust or Lords Estate runs 3 grant programmes — Scholarships: Up to £1,200.
Where does Town Trust or Lords Estate fund charities?
Town Trust or Lords Estate funds charities operating in Bridlington.
Does Town Trust or Lords Estate accept unsolicited applications?
Town Trust or Lords Estate accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Town Trust or Lords Estate not fund?
Their published exclusions include: full-time accredited degree-level course at an establishment within the UK. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Town Trust or Lords Estate?
Town Trust or Lords Estate takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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