Aims/priorities: The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust offers funding to UK registered charities whose work takes place in the UK.
The funding is intended to support those in society who face the greatest challenges and whose opportunities are the most limited.
The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interests being funded each year:
- In 2022, the focus is on the Arts. There will be a specific focus in the first two rounds on people in the early stages of their career, specifically performers and creatives. The third and fourth rounds will focus on projects that seek to address the under-representation of BAME people in all sections of the arts.
- In 2023, the first two rounds will be focused on rehabilitation of prisoners, ex-prisoners, and those at risk of offending. The third and fourth round on children and young people in care and care leavers.
Who can apply? Organisations registered with the Charity Commission (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or OSCR, or exempt from registration, can apply.
The charity’s income level determines eligibility:
During the current round (Round 4), there is a minimum income and operating expenditure of £1 million, with no maximum threshold.
Grant amount: The Trust awards grants of either £1,000 or £5,000 depending on the grant round:
- Round 1 - £1,000
- Round 2 - £5,000
- Round 3 - £1,000
- Round 4 - £5,000
The level of grant awarded is determined by the income of the charity:
- Grants of £1,000 are available for charities with an operating income of between £100,000 and £2 million.*
- Grants of £5,000 are available for charities with a minimum operating income of £1 million. There is no maximum level.
Charities may only apply for one grant per calendar year.
*This is for 2022 only. In 2023, it will revert to £1 million.
Application process: The application window are as follows:
- Round 4 is open from 1 September 2022 until 30 September 2022.
Application forms are available to complete online at the Trust's website. The Trust no longer accepts applications submitted by post.
Applicants should first read the guidelines and FAQs before starting the application process.
Charities can only apply for one round per calendar year.
The Trust publishes a list of successful applicants after the trustee meetings. Those who have received funding will find their name on the Trust's website in the 'Successful Applicants' section.
Contact the Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust by email for further information. The Trust does not accept telephone calls.
Deadline: Friday 30 September
Contact information: Email admin@austin-hope-pilkington.org.uk
Website: Home - The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust