Postcode Places Trust

Postcode Places Trust, a Scottish-registered charity (SC049115), channels funds raised through the People's Postcode Lottery to empower small charities and community groups in the East of England, fostering lasting positive change for people and planet in local communities. Its mission emphasizes community-driven solutions rooted in values of inclusion, environmental responsibility, social equity, and empowerment, with a distinctive approach of providing unrestricted grants for flexible use on project or core costs aligned to four key themes: enabling arts participation, reducing poverty's impact, supporting marginalized groups and tackling inequality, and addressing specific mental health issues (not general wellbeing). Funded initiatives typically benefit disadvantaged communities, those facing poverty or exclusion, youth, and individuals with mental health challenges, such as arts workshops for vulnerable young people, food insecurity programs, inclusive sports, and targeted mental health outreach.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or community groups operating at least one year in the East of England (verified via postcode checker), with annual incomes under £1 million (prioritizing £250,000 or less), at least three unrelated trustees, a UK bank account, and relevant policies. Organizations must demonstrate local impact and alignment with a funding theme.

Grants range from £500 to £25,000 per round (not exceeding one-third of annual income), with multi-year awards up to £50,000 possible over three years. Unsolicited applications are accepted via online form during brief one-week rounds (e.g., 2025: March 24-31, June 24-July 1; next TBA on website), with decisions 4-5 weeks post-deadline. Exclusions include religious-only groups, those outside Great Britain or East of England, large organizations over £1 million income, and misaligned projects. What sets it apart is its lottery-sustained, region-specific focus on grassroots flexibility and sustainable community impact.