Grace Charitable Trust

Grace Charitable Trust, registered charity number 292984, was established in 1985 by members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church to advance Christianity and support charitable work in social, educational, and medical fields, primarily in the UK. Rooted in Christian values of practical philanthropy for believers and non-believers alike, it emphasizes improving life opportunities for disadvantaged groups through robust governance, including an independent grant-making committee for unbiased scrutiny, and strict policies on conflicts, safeguarding, and investments—distinguishing it from more generalist funders.

The Trust prioritizes education (especially access-focused schools and youth initiatives regardless of means or ability), childcare, disability support, disaster relief, essential medical research, emergency services, and social care for vulnerable children, young people with complex needs, and crisis responders. It funds projects, core costs, capacity building, and capital needs, with education consistently receiving the largest share and annual grant-making exceeding £1.8 million.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities (small to medium-sized preferred, no strict income limits) based in the UK, supporting activities domestically or internationally but with a strong UK focus, particularly England and Wales. No religious restrictions apply. Typical grants range from £500 to £3,000 (occasionally larger for major projects); unsolicited applications via downloadable form or letter by post are accepted anytime, with assessment deadlines on 30 June and 31 December, trustee meetings in March and September, and decisions within 2-6 months.