Trillium Trust UK
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- 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 Trillium Trust UK
The Trillium Trust UK is a privately endowed grant-making charitable trust, established by deed in 2013. Governed by its founding trustees, the Trust operates with a humanitarian ethos focused on long-term social benefit through strategic philanthropy. It favours building deep, impactful partnerships with select charities rather than transactional funding. The Trust is distinguished by its trustee-led approach, with trustees receiving no remuneration, and its focus on fostering meaningful relationships with grantees.
What Trillium Trust UK funds
The Trust prioritises child health and education in the developing world, with a particular focus on water, health, and educational programmes in Zambia. Alongside this international work, it supports UK social welfare causes, including homelessness, prisoner rehabilitation, vulnerable youth, and military veterans, often in Surrey. Funding covers project work, core costs, and occasional capital for infrastructure such as health facilities. The Trust supports grassroots interventions delivered by UK-registered charities.
Who can apply
Eligible entities must be UK-registered charities. The Trust typically favours small to medium-sized organisations demonstrating robust governance and measurable impact. There are no strict income limits, though the Trust prefers organisations with a local or grassroots focus. There are no religious restrictions. The Trust supports charities working both in the UK and internationally, provided they are UK-registered.
What Trillium Trust UK doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-UK charities or transactional projects. It does not accept unsolicited applications or open calls, and operates on an invite-only basis. There are no specific exclusions beyond these parameters.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates on an invite-only basis, with no unsolicited applications or open calls. Funding is directed through proactive outreach by the trustees. The Trust supports project work, core costs, and occasional capital for infrastructure, and favours building deep, impactful partnerships with select charities rather than transactional funding.
How much does Trillium Trust UK 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.
Good to know
How to apply to Trillium Trust UK
Trillium Trust UK 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Trillium Trust UK.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Trillium Trust UK provide?
Trillium Trust UK typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Trillium Trust UK fund charities?
Trillium Trust UK funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Trillium Trust UK accept unsolicited applications?
Trillium Trust UK does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Trillium Trust UK?
Trillium Trust UK 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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