Valentine Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- Dorset, southern England, South West
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Valentine Charitable Trust
The Valentine Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity that supports a broad range of charitable purposes. Its focus includes providing amenities and facilities for the public that are not covered by public funds, as well as protecting and safeguarding the countryside and wildlife, and controlling and reducing pollution. The Trust primarily operates in Dorset, though its area of benefit is not formally defined. It values partnerships with local organisations and is open to supporting both core costs and specific projects.
What Valentine Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds charitable work broadly, with a particular interest in public amenities, countryside and wildlife protection, and pollution reduction. It supports community and environmental initiatives, including projects that enhance public facilities, safeguard wildlife, and reduce environmental harm. The Trust makes donations towards core funding for charities and one-off appeals for specific projects. Its geographic priority is Dorset and southern England, though it may consider applications from elsewhere.
Who can apply
Only registered charities or similar bodies are eligible for funding. The Trust does not have a religious restriction and welcomes applications from organisations that align with its charitable objects. Priority is given to groups with a local connection to Dorset and southern England. The Trust is open to unsolicited applications.
What Valentine Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trustees generally do not support village halls or the fabric of church buildings. For medical research and hospitals, donations are only considered for projects or equipment that are unlikely to be provided from central NHS funds.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers both core cost support and project-specific funding. Grants are typically one-off, with repeat donations requiring a report and a new application. The Trustees may offer funding conditional on the applicant raising other funds. They do not specify a multi-year commitment and welcome unsolicited approaches.
How much does Valentine Charitable Trust give?
Valentine Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 7 sourced facts
- 4 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
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 Valentine Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
The full exclusions list (1)
- The Trustees are not keen on village halls or the fabric of church buildings. For medical research and hospitals, donations must be for projects or equipment unlikely to be provided out of central NHS funds.
Good to know
How to apply to Valentine Charitable Trust
Valentine Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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.
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Valentine Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 1001782.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Valentine Charitable Trust provide?
Valentine Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.
Where does Valentine Charitable Trust fund charities?
Valentine Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Dorset, southern England, South West.
Does Valentine Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Valentine Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Valentine Charitable Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: The Trustees are not keen on village halls or the fabric of church buildings. For medical research and hospitals, donations must be for projects or equipment unlikely to be provided out of central NHS funds.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Valentine Charitable Trust?
Valentine Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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