Rehoboth Trust

Rehoboth Trust is a UK-registered charity established on 25 March 1985, originally overseeing a Christian residential home for the elderly in Newport, South Wales, which it sold in 2008 before transitioning to grant-making. Its core mission is advancing the Christian religion while relieving financial hardship, sickness, or old age among Christians—particularly those dedicated to Christian service, such as retired missionaries and workers—through financial aid or accommodation. Rooted in Christian compassion, stewardship, and practical welfare, the trust emphasises personalised, case-by-case support for tangible needs within a faith-driven ethos, distinguishing it by its narrow focus on individual believers rather than broad religious or poverty initiatives.

It funds relief for elderly or vulnerable Christians facing hardship, illness, or subsistence challenges, including grants for essentials like living costs and housing. Support extends to UK Christian organisations providing direct care aligned with these aims, prioritising short-to-medium-term practical aid over systemic change or core costs unrelated to welfare.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities and individuals with proven Christian backgrounds and needs; geographic focus is Wales for people and UK-wide (Wales emphasis) for organisations, favouring small-to-medium grassroots groups without strict income limits. Applications via online form are welcomed unsolicited on a rolling basis, with quarterly trustee meetings (March, June, September, December); submit at least four weeks prior for decisions within 1-3 months.

Rehoboth avoids general welfare, non-Christian causes, or large-scale projects, setting it apart with modest grants—typically £500-£3,000 for individuals and £1,000-£10,000 for organisations—and a commitment to prudent governance for sustained, targeted Christian relief.