Postcode Support Trust

Postcode Support Trust, established in 2015 and registered with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), is an independent grantmaking charity funded entirely by proceeds from the People's Postcode Lottery. Governed by an independent board, its core mission is to help people across Great Britain lead happier, more fulfilled lives by fostering lasting social change, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Rooted in values of equality, transparency, respect for partners, and open dialogue, the Trust adheres to IVAR’s eight commitments to open and trusting grantmaking, emphasizing long-term partnerships, unrestricted funding, and minimizing power imbalances to empower charities' expertise.

It prioritizes organizations addressing vulnerability through health and wellbeing, social welfare, poverty alleviation, mental health support, community development, economic participation, and access to essential services. Beneficiaries include disadvantaged groups like veterans, people in recovery, and those facing social exclusion, with examples such as grants to the Royal British Legion and Treasures Foundation. Funding supports core capacity building, flexible responses to local needs, innovative projects with measurable goals, and emergency aid, spanning diverse causes united by improving quality of life.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities based in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales), with a preference for established organizations demonstrating impact, financial stability, and community presence; no income thresholds apply. Applications are invite-only, proactively selected via the Trust's research and networks—no unsolicited submissions accepted—with required documentation including governing documents, accounts, and impact evidence. Trustees meet annually to allocate multi-year unrestricted grants (typically five years, ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands of pounds), alongside shorter project or one-off awards.

Distinctively, the Trust avoids bureaucratic hurdles, favoring sustained, flexible core funding over short-term projects, setting it apart in the UK landscape for its partnership-led, responsive approach without religious restrictions or geographic sub-limits. Charities aligning with its happiness and fulfilment ethos should monitor for invitations.