William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- Maidstone area, Parishes of Barming and Teston, Historic County of Kent
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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williamandeditholdhamcharitabletrust.co.ukAbout William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust
The William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust is a family-endowed fund established in 1995 by Paul Oldham in memory of his parents from Barming, Maidstone, Kent. Its mission centres on promoting education, advancing community benefits, and preserving heritage within a tightly defined local area. The Trust favours joint funding or seed-corn grants to help projects get started, and it prefers to support tangible, lasting outcomes rather than ongoing operational costs. Rooted in values of local stewardship and family heritage, the Trust maintains a hyper-local focus on mid-Kent and a targeted approach to grant-making.
What William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports education in the Maidstone area, community activities in the Parishes of Barming and Teston, and the study of archaeology and history across the historic county of Kent. It also funds museums, historic buildings, cultural amenities, and projects addressing faith, poverty, and hardship. Beneficiaries include children, young people, and the general public. The geography is limited to the Maidstone area, Barming and Teston parishes, and the historic county of Kent.
Who can apply
Registered charities and community groups based in or directly benefiting the Trust’s defined local areas are eligible. The Trust prioritises small to medium-sized organisations serving the Maidstone area, Barming and Teston parishes, or the historic county of Kent. There is no religious restriction. Beneficiaries include children, young people, and the general public.
What William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not generally fund maintenance or routine running costs. It also avoids causes that fall outside its defined geographic and thematic priorities, such as education in Maidstone, community in Barming and Teston, and Kent’s archaeology and heritage.
How they like to fund
The Trust favours joint funding to meet shortfalls or seed-corn funding to get projects started. It supports tangible, project-based outcomes over ongoing costs. Unsolicited applications are welcome.
How much does William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust give?
William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 11 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- 4 rounds a year
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 William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
The Trust supports education in Maidstone, community in Barming/Teston, archaeology/history of Kent, museums, and historic buildings. Trustees favour joint funding or seed-corn funding. They do not generally fund maintenance or running costs.
The full exclusions list (1)
- WEOCT does not generally fund maintenance or running costs.
Good to know
How to apply to William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust
William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust's application asks
We hold the 12 questions from William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Location of the project.”
“A brief overview of the applicant and the purpose of the project, stating who or what will benefit from the project.”
10 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
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- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust provide?
William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.
Where does William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust fund charities?
William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Maidstone area, Parishes of Barming and Teston, Historic County of Kent.
Does William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: WEOCT does not generally fund maintenance or running costs.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust?
William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust takes applications via email application. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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