Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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turnersco.comAbout Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust
The Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust is the principal charitable arm of the historic City of London livery company, established as a charity in 1974 with centuries-old roots in woodturning philanthropy. Its mission emphasises education, skills preservation, civic responsibility and inclusivity, evolving from 17th-century poverty relief to modern initiatives. The Trust funds through invitation and partnerships rather than unsolicited applications, focusing on precise alignment with its heritage and civic priorities.
What Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports craft skills development, traditional trades, art education, heritage preservation, youth training, special educational needs, and City of London charities such as Lord Mayor’s appeals and armed forces causes. Priorities include advancing the craft of turning—both heritage and contemporary—through bursaries for emerging turners, awards for professionals, equipment loans for special needs education, workshops via partners, exhibitions, and grants for UK-grown wood supply. The Trust funds projects, training, equipment and exhibitions, focusing on entities delivering public benefit UK-wide, particularly those with London ties or advancing woodturning.
Who can apply
Beneficiaries include UK-registered charities, academic institutions, craft associations, schools and individual turners. The Trust prioritises small to medium-sized entities delivering public benefit UK-wide, especially those advancing woodturning or with London links. There is no religious restriction on applicants. Funding is by invitation or partnership; unsolicited general applications are not accepted, though targeted craft bursaries may open for specific opportunities.
What Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund unrestricted core funding or routine unsolicited bids. It prioritises projects that align with turning heritage or civic priorities, and general applications outside these themes are not supported.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds through invitation and partnerships, working with livery collaborators. It offers repeat and multi-year commitments, supporting projects, training, equipment and exhibitions. The funding style is distinctive for its niche blend of craft expertise and collaboration with livery companies.
How much does Worshipful Company of Turners 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 Turners Charitable Trust
Worshipful Company of Turners 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 Turners Charitable Trust provide?
Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust fund charities?
Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust?
Worshipful Company of Turners 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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