Walton on Thames Charity
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Where they fund
- Elmbridge
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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waltoncharity.org.ukAbout Walton on Thames Charity
Walton on Thames Charity is a local foundation with a long history in Elmbridge, Surrey, dedicated to tackling poverty and inequality. Its mission is to build an Elmbridge free from poverty where all can thrive, guided by values of respect, partnership, transparency, and maximising social impact. The charity blends grant-making with direct services, including a foodbank and community hub, reflecting a hands-on approach to local need. It supports flexible funding, often over one to three years, and prioritises work that makes a measurable difference within Elmbridge.
What Walton on Thames Charity funds
The charity funds work that tackles poverty and inequality in Elmbridge, with a strong focus on child poverty. Priorities include supporting mental health and wellbeing, promoting access to affordable housing, and improving educational attainment for disadvantaged learners. They also support innovation. Grants can cover core costs, project delivery, capital works, training, and equipment. Beneficiaries are primarily children, young people, and the general public. All funded work must take place within Elmbridge.
Who can apply
The charity funds registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), schools, and social enterprises (CICs limited by guarantee) operating in Elmbridge. Organisations must be based in Elmbridge. The small grants programme is open to organisations with a modest annual income. The charity prioritises work that tackles poverty and inequality, with a particular emphasis on child poverty, mental health, affordable housing, and educational attainment for disadvantaged learners.
What Walton on Thames Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not fund work focused on older people, disability-specific causes, or faith-based activities. They are unlikely to fund organisations with very low or very high unrestricted reserves. The Direct Grant Vocational Fund for individuals excludes household items, school-related costs, rent deposits, degree tuition fees, medical equipment, catalogue debts, funeral costs, and holidays.
How they like to fund
The charity offers both small grants and larger committee grants. Most grants are for one to three years. They fund core costs, project delivery, capital works, training, and equipment. Match funding is not required. The charity welcomes unsolicited applications and operates a rolling small grants programme, while larger grants are considered by the Grants Committee.
How much does Walton on Thames Charity give?
Walton on Thames Charity runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Two-stage process
- 5 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
- Two-stage process
- Multi-year funding
- By invitation only
- 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 Walton on Thames Charity funds — and what they won't
Tackling poverty and inequality in Elmbridge; prioritising child poverty; supporting health and wellbeing (mental health); promoting access to affordable housing; improving educational attainment for disadvantaged learners; supporting innovation.
The full exclusions list (2)
- We are unlikely to fund organisations which have unrestricted reserves of under three months and over 12 months.
- We are currently unable to directly fund household items including furniture and appliances.
Good to know
How to apply to Walton on Thames Charity
Walton on Thames Charity takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Walton on Thames Charity's application asks
We hold the 14 questions from Walton on Thames Charity's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“How many people from Elmbridge will benefit in total approximately? Please give the total number if over more than one year. Please give a breakdown of adults and children. Eg, 150 in total (10 adults and 20 children each year for 3 years).”
“What positive change(s) do you hope to see as a result of this grant? Approximately 300 words. Please include 1-2 specific and measurable outcomes that you will report on during this grant. These can be for your organisation or your beneficiaries.”
Max 300 words
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How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Walton on Thames Charity provide?
Walton on Thames Charity runs 3 grant programmes — Community Grants – Large/Committee Grants (over £10,000): £10,001+ · Community Grants – Small Grants (up to £10,000): Up to £10,000 · Direct Grant Vocational Fund (for individuals, via referrer): Up to £1,000.
Where does Walton on Thames Charity fund charities?
Walton on Thames Charity funds charities operating in Elmbridge.
Does Walton on Thames Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Walton on Thames Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Walton on Thames Charity not fund?
Their published exclusions include: We are unlikely to fund organisations which have unrestricted reserves of under three months and over 12 months.; We are currently unable to directly fund household items including furniture and appliances.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Walton on Thames Charity?
Walton on Thames Charity takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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