Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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basketmakersco.orgAbout Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust
The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust, established in 2011, is the independent grantmaking arm of a historic Livery Company. It continues a centuries-old tradition of philanthropy, with a mission to promote the basketmaking craft and support the City of London community. Governed by unpaid trustees, the Trust allocates roughly half its resources to advancing UK basketry through education, skills training, welfare for craftspeople, bursaries, exhibitions, and competitions. The remainder funds London-focused social welfare. Its approach blends craft heritage with modern strategies, favouring sustainability, innovation, and multi-year partnerships for lasting impact. The Trust's funding character is defined by a dual focus on preserving a traditional craft and addressing contemporary social needs in London.
What Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports a range of basketmaking activities, including professional development bursaries for craftspeople, competitions that celebrate excellence, and educational outreach to sustain the craft. For social welfare, it funds projects tackling homelessness, rehabilitation, elderly care, and youth programmes in London. It also provides core support and project funding to small-to-medium charities and selected City partners. The work spans the UK for basketry and London for welfare. Environmental basketry practices are also supported.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, with a London emphasis for welfare work. The Trust also supports individual basketmakers and groups through open calls for basketry initiatives. For general grants, applications are primarily by invitation. The Trust has no religious restriction. It prioritises organisations with proven impact, of any income size, and those that align with its dual focus on craft and community welfare. Beneficiaries include basketmakers, disadvantaged London communities, and small-to-medium charities.
What Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited general grant applications or fund projects based outside the UK. It also does not support activities that fall outside its dual focus on basketmaking and London social welfare.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers multi-year grants and supports both project and core costs. It favours partnerships that promote sustainability and innovation. General grants are by invitation, while basketmaking initiatives have open calls.
How much does Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust 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 Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust 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 quarterly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust provide?
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust fund charities?
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust?
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust 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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