Religious grants
The Trust funds innovative and practical ecumenical projects in the UK; and also those in countries outside the UK where there is a special and specific need.
The Trust is committed to advancing Christian religion, but also welcomes applications from other faith communities.
To be eligible for a Religious grant:
Projects must be ground-breaking and inspirational, and likely to achieve demonstrable benefits that will then be disseminated widely. The Trust prioritises projects that:
- Break down religious and secular divides.
- Are untested and have the potential to be ‘game-changers’.
- Involve the vocational development of key people within relevant fields.
Religious priorities:
Applications must be for innovative projects that meet at least one of the following priorities:
- Encourage Christian people to uphold, engage and communicate their faith in the public domain.
- Encourage dialogue between Christian faith and contemporary issues in a secular society.
- Encourage closer working relationships between Christian denominations; and / or to improve inter-faith relationships by facilitating a better understanding between faiths. A particular area of interest is improving dialogue and mutual understanding between Christian and Muslim faiths.
- Support and encourage the innovative education and communication of Christianity within the UK and also internationally.
- Encourage specific groups of people to explore their experience of spirituality and their spiritual needs and strengths, and to help others to understand these.
Recently awarded religious grants
Thrive Ireland
Leading for Good. In 2018, the Trust awarded a grant of £42,250 to Thrive Ireland to address the enduring challenges of poverty, sectarianism, and racism by fostering reconciliation and dialogue
University of York
Funding the development of a unique training programme on spiritual needs and care for staff working in paediatric palliative care and related specialisms.
