Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust

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Typical grants: £1,000 – £10,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Quarterly

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About Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust

The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust was established in 2001 by the City of London's modern livery company. Its mission is to advance the welfare, education, and recognition of the security profession while promoting public benefit through security enhancements. Rooted in values of kindness, commitment, integrity, and trust, the Trust channels sector expertise to support current and former security professionals and their families in distress. It also fosters education through awards, scholarships, and cadet programmes, and funds innovative public safety projects. Distinctive for its livery integration and proactive crisis response, the Trust operates with a strong London focus but a national remit.

What Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust funds

The Trust prioritises security-related causes, including mental health support for professionals, social mobility programmes, dyslexia aid, and emergency services. They fund innovative public safety projects such as suicide prevention tools and trauma bags, as well as bravery awards like the Sheriffs’ Award. Education is supported through scholarships and cadet programmes, and they also fund equipment for police cadets. Their grants cover welfare support, project costs, equipment, and educational initiatives. Geographically, they operate across the United Kingdom with a particular emphasis on London, though their remit is national.

Who can apply

The Trust supports UK-registered charities and academic institutions whose work has a direct link to the security profession. They also assist individuals who are current or former security professionals and their families, particularly those in hardship. Eligible organisations are those that advance security welfare, education, or innovation. There are no strict income limits, and they tend to favour smaller and medium-sized organisations. Note that unsolicited applications from organisations are not accepted; individuals may apply directly for support.

What Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund causes that are unrelated to security or the security profession. They also do not support overseas appeals unless they are channelled through a UK-registered charity. General charitable appeals that fall outside their security focus are excluded.

How they like to fund

The Trust provides grants for welfare support, projects, equipment, and scholarships. They do not accept unsolicited applications from organisations, but individuals may apply directly. They are known for their proactive crisis response, stepping in to support security professionals and public safety initiatives as needs arise.

How much does Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust give?

£1,000 – £10,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Mental healthEducationChildren & youth

How to apply to Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust

Worshipful Company of Security Professionals 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 Security Professionals Charitable Trust provide?

Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.

Where does Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust fund charities?

Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust?

Worshipful Company of Security Professionals 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.