1485 Charitable Trust

The 1485 Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making Christian trust established in 2017 by members of the Giedroyc and Parham families. Its core mission is to advance the Christian faith and apply its principles to benefit society, supporting organisations and projects that are explicitly Christian or operate consistently according to Christian values like compassion, integrity, and faith-motivated transformation. With a distinctive invitation-only approach, the Trust identifies beneficiaries through trustees' networks, prioritising relational, discreet grant-making without public listings or open calls, focusing on impactful work among vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across England and Wales.

It funds thematic priorities including education and training, disability support, poverty prevention and relief, and religious advancement, encompassing social welfare, community development, faith-based outreach, and secular initiatives mirroring Christian ethics. Grants support projects, capacity building, core costs, and occasionally individuals, targeting small to medium-sized charities that build holistic well-being, social inclusion, and organisational sustainability for marginalised groups.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based and operating in the UK (England and Wales), with strong alignment to Christian principles in values, leadership, or operations; no strict income limits apply, though smaller entities are preferred. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £25,000, awarded adhoc by trustees with no deadlines or standardised process—unsolicited applications are not accepted.

Distinctively, the Trust avoids non-Christian aligned activities, large national organisations, or public funding rounds, emphasising private stewardship of assets for ethical, transformative giving that empowers both faith-based and values-consistent secular efforts.