Culham St Gabriel's Trust

Culham St Gabriel's Trust is an endowed charitable foundation with historic roots in merged trusts dedicated to religious education, evolving to advance the understanding and teaching of religion and worldviews in education across England and Wales. Its mission emphasizes high-quality, informed study to foster mutual understanding and social cohesion in plural societies, guided by values of rigour, inclusivity, respect, scholarly excellence, partnership, and lasting impact. Distinctive for its laser-focused commitment to religious and worldviews education (RE/WV), it strategically invests endowment income in systemic improvements rather than generalist funding, prioritizing academic robustness and contemporary relevance.

The Trust funds research, innovation, and practice enhancing subject knowledge and pedagogy in RE/WV; scholarships for teachers pursuing masters or doctorates (up to £4,000); leadership development; and partnerships with higher education, teacher associations, faith communities, and networks. Beneficiaries include educators, school leaders, researchers, governors, policymakers, SACREs, and organizations delivering or advancing RE/WV, from local projects like curriculum enhancement to national platforms such as RE:ONLINE.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, academic institutions, or community groups based in the UK (with strongest alignment for England/Wales activities); no income thresholds apply, supporting small grassroots to large national entities. Typical project grants range £1,000–£30,000, with strategic multi-year partnerships up to £100,000–£150,000. Unsolicited applications start with an online Expression of Interest (EOI), followed by full proposals if shortlisted; quarterly rounds (September, January, April) are under review, with updated deadlines in November 2025—next confirmed is Masters Scholarships on 23 January 2026. Exclusions include core costs, capital expenses, or general running costs; its unique edge lies in sector-transforming collaborations and ethical, endowment-driven impact.