Wixamtree Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Bedfordshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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wixamtree.orgAbout Wixamtree Trust
The Wixamtree Trust is an independent grant-making charity established in 1962 by Sir Humphrey Whitbread. It focuses on enhancing the wellbeing and development of Bedfordshire communities through practical support for voluntary organisations. Governed by trustees and drawing on an endowed portfolio for sustainable funding, the Trust is guided by values of community benefit, local responsiveness and resourceful stewardship. Its approach emphasises flexible, impartial grant-making to address evolving needs within Bedfordshire's voluntary sector, with a historic connection to charities linked to the founder.
What Wixamtree Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad spectrum of initiatives that benefit Bedfordshire residents. This includes community services, education, disability support, mental health, arts, youth and older people programmes, medical and social care, and historic building conservation – particularly church repairs, which are channelled through the Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust. Support is available for project delivery, core costs, capital works, equipment and unrestricted aid. Beneficiaries range from grassroots groups and schools to medium-sized charities operating across the county.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and schools operating in or directly benefiting Bedfordshire. The Trust supports organisations from grassroots groups to medium-sized charities, with a preference for local impact. There is no income threshold, but applicants must be based in Bedfordshire and serve the county's residents. The Trust does not fund individuals or non-charitable entities.
What Wixamtree Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, overseas activities, or non-charitable organisations. Church fabric grants are made exclusively through the Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust, not directly. Additionally, no more than one grant per organisation is awarded in any twelve-month period.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes one-off grants (multi-year funding is not offered) and supports a variety of costs including project delivery, core costs, capital works, equipment and unrestricted aid. Unsolicited applications are welcomed, and the Trust values a flexible, place-based approach to grant-making.
How much does Wixamtree Trust give?
Wixamtree Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 15 sourced facts
- Next deadline 9 September 2026
- 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 Wixamtree Trust funds — and what they won't
The full exclusions list (2)
- overseas aid
- more than one grant per organisation in any twelve month period
Good to know
How to apply to Wixamtree Trust
Wixamtree Trust takes applications via email application.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Wixamtree Trust provide?
Wixamtree Trust runs one grant programme — Main Grant Programme: £1,000 – £10,000.
Where does Wixamtree Trust fund charities?
Wixamtree Trust funds charities operating in Bedfordshire.
Does Wixamtree Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Wixamtree Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Wixamtree Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: overseas aid; more than one grant per organisation in any twelve month period. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Wixamtree Trust?
Wixamtree Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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