Trust for London

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Typical grants: £40,000 – £80,000
Where they fund: London
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Two-stage application
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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

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trustforlondon.org.uk

About Trust for London

Trust for London is an independent charitable foundation established in 1891 as the City Parochial Foundation. It is a place-based funder focused solely on London, working to tackle poverty and inequality in the capital. The Trust funds organisations that address the root causes of poverty and disadvantage, prioritising advocacy, policy change, and system transformation alongside direct services. It is known for taking calculated risks on neglected issues and supporting work led by people with lived experience. The foundation's values include independence, integrity, transparency, and innovation.

What Trust for London funds

The Trust supports a wide range of work across seven priority areas: Good Jobs, Making benefits better for people, Make housing problems better, Help end the poverty premium, Helping migrants, Disability justice, and Racial justice. Within these, they fund causes including poverty, employment, homelessness, disability, mental and physical health, criminal justice, community development, arts and culture, environment, children and young people, older people, women, LGBTQ+ communities, faith-based work, education and skills, carers, armed forces, domestic abuse, heritage, sport and recreation, and animals. They support core costs, salaries, project delivery, capital works, and equipment. All funded work must benefit Londoners, particularly those facing poverty and marginalisation. Grants can be for up to five years.

Who can apply

Eligible organisations include registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, community benefit societies, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit groups. Applicants must be based in and serve Greater London. The Trust prioritises organisations that benefit Londoners facing poverty and marginalisation. Specific funds exist for Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations and for organisations tackling racial injustice and economic empowerment for Black and minoritised communities. There is no income threshold, but work must align with the Trust's anti-poverty focus.

What Trust for London doesn't fund

The Trust does not normally fund religious proselytising, work that duplicates statutory obligations, or political parties. They also sometimes cannot fund the full cost of a project, meaning applicants may need to raise additional funds from other sources.

How they like to fund

The Trust provides grants for up to five years, covering core costs, project delivery, salaries, capital works, and equipment. They accept unsolicited applications on a rolling basis for most priority areas. The foundation combines grants with social impact investments to drive lasting change. They sometimes require match funding from other sources.

How much does Trust for London give?

Trust for London runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

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Disability justice fund

Main grant programme (priority area funds)Open to applications

Up to £300,000

Two-stage process
Multi-year funding

Racial justice fund

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 Trust for London funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

This fund supports Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations (DDPOs) to advocate for rights and tackle poverty.

Where they fund

London

Costs they'll cover

Core costsSalariesProject deliveryCapital works & buildingsEquipment

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipEthnic minoritiesDisabilityWomen & girlsHomelessness

How to apply to Trust for London

Trust for London takes applications via two-stage application.

Published programme route: two-stage process.
Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What Trust for London's application asks

We hold the 5 questions from Trust for London's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.

Question 1

“Under which priority area are you applying?”

Question 2

“Tell us what you want to do and why. Please include how it contributes to the goal you've selected above (350 words)”

Max 350 words

3 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Trust for London could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Trust for London provide?

Trust for London runs 3 grant programmes — Main grant programme (priority area funds): Up to £300,000.

Where does Trust for London fund charities?

Trust for London funds charities operating in London.

Does Trust for London accept unsolicited applications?

Trust for London accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Trust for London?

Trust for London takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.