Company of Chartered Surveyors Charitable Trust Fund (1992)

The Company of Chartered Surveyors Charitable Trust Fund (1992), established in 1992 and registered as charity number 1012227, is a specialist funder dedicated to the public benefit through relieving poverty, advancing education, and awarding prizes among members of the chartered surveying profession. Rooted in the values of professional responsibility, excellence, and community support, it fosters a skilled and inclusive surveying sector by prioritizing the welfare, development, and recognition of surveyors and their dependents across the UK.

It funds targeted initiatives such as direct financial assistance for hardship relief, educational bursaries, scholarships, professional training, and prizes for academic or professional excellence. Beneficiaries include individual surveyors facing poverty, their families, and organizations or charities directly supporting the profession's training, welfare, or standards—emphasizing practical aid and developmental opportunities rather than broad charitable causes.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities or individuals/organizations with a direct connection to the surveying profession, operating anywhere in the UK; there are no strict income thresholds, though smaller entities and those addressing hardship are preferred. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications—grants are awarded discretionally by trustees at quarterly meetings, typically ranging from £500 to £5,000 for hardship or bursaries, and £1,000–£2,500 for prizes, with no fixed deadlines or public forms.

Distinctively profession-focused, it excludes general charities, unrestricted funding, capital projects, or activities beyond surveying-related poverty relief, education, and recognition, setting it apart as a niche supporter uniquely committed to elevating chartered surveyors' well-being and standards.