Vicar's General Fund
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £3,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Vicar's General Fund
The Vicar's General Fund is an independent UK-registered charity established in 1977, dedicated to preventing and relieving poverty while advancing the Christian faith. Rooted in Christian values of compassion and stewardship, it supports charities, voluntary bodies, and individuals in need. The Fund emphasises integrity and robust governance, with policies on safeguarding and financial controls. It operates UK-wide, drawing down reserves to maximise impact. The Fund supports general charitable purposes in poverty alleviation and Christianity promotion, funding churches, faith-based charities, and organisations aiding those in financial hardship. Grants typically cover project and core costs for grassroots to mid-sized entities, with a preference for smaller organisations. Distinctively, the Fund combines a dual poverty-Christian focus with a fully discretionary, invite-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited applications or publicise grant examples. Trustees, who are unremunerated, identify aligned beneficiaries internally.
What Vicar's General Fund funds
The Fund supports general charitable purposes focused on the prevention and relief of poverty and the advancement of the Christian faith. It funds churches, faith-based charities, and organisations aiding those in financial hardship. Grants typically cover project and core costs for grassroots to mid-sized entities engaged in relief efforts or religious mission work. There is no specific focus on particular ages, interventions, or regions within the UK, and the Fund has a preference for smaller organisations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based in the UK, with a preference for smaller organisations. The Fund supports organisations aiding those in financial hardship and those advancing the Christian faith. There are no strict income thresholds, and the Fund operates UK-wide across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
What Vicar's General Fund doesn't fund
The Fund does not accept unsolicited applications or publicise grant examples. It operates on a strictly invite-only basis, with trustees exercising full discretion to identify aligned beneficiaries internally. No public forms, portals, or guidance exist for applying.
How much does Vicar's General Fund 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 Vicar's General Fund
Vicar's General Fund 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 rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Vicar's General Fund.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Vicar's General Fund provide?
Vicar's General Fund typically provides grants of £500 - £3,000.
Where does Vicar's General Fund fund charities?
Vicar's General Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Vicar's General Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Vicar's General Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Vicar's General Fund?
Vicar's General Fund 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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