Aims/Priorities: The Radcliffe Trust is one of Britain's oldest charities, founded in 1714 by the will of Dr. John Radcliffe, the most eminent physician of his day.
The Trust makes grants principally in two sectors: Music and Heritage & Crafts.
The Trust makes grants principally in two sectors: Music and Heritage & Crafts.
Who can apply? Charities, not-for-profit or Exempt organisations that are based in the UK are eligible to apply.
Funding is not available for the following:
- Individuals.
- Retrospective grants.
- General appeals or endowment funds.
- Operating costs.
- Capital projects.
Under Music Grants, funding is unavailable for operating costs, competitions, capital projects, and projects mainly involving popular music.
Under Heritage & Crafts Grants, funding is not available for:
- Capital costs.
- Core costs.
- Projects that are solely or primarily about nature, landscapes, gardens, land management or environmental conservation.
- Projects that are primarily social or therapeutic in nature.
- Projects that are solely or primarily for equipment or materials.
- Performing, literary or conceptual art.
- Conference fees or associated costs.
- Applications directly from Church of England churches.
Grant amount: Heritage and Crafts Grants are generally in the region of £2,500 to £7,500.
Music Grants are generally in the region of £2,500 to £5,000.
Application process: There are two application periods per year for both the Music and Heritage and Crafts schemes:
- 1 November - 31 January (for consideration in July)
- 1 May - 31 July (for consideration in December)
The online application forms are available on the Radcliffe Trust website.
The Trust receives more applications than it can support and will not consider late applications.
Deadline: 31st July 2026
Contact Information: For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:
Administrator
The Radcliffe Trust
6 Trull Farm Buildings
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8SQ
Tel: 01285 841900
Email: radcliffe@thetrustpartnership.com
Website: https://theradcliffetrust.org/