Aims/Priorities: The Trust has a Christian basis and is concerned with the development of body, mind and spirit, a just environment, and international goodwill. The Trust emphasises prevention rather than alleviation of human suffering by addressing the following priorities:
- Social: primarily for under-funded causes (rather than those with higher profiles that gain a lot of public attention and may find it easier to attract funding).
- Medical: for projects that are practical and capable of clinical application within five to ten years, and may include a social or ethical element.
- Religious: support for ground-breaking and inspirational Christian and multi-faith projects.
Projects must address at least one of the following:
- Innovative research projects i.e. those which explore and test new ideas, methods, approaches, interventions and/or devices.
- Pioneering and/or ground-breaking development projects i.e. those which are original and represent the first of their kind and/or lay the foundations for further developments.
Who can apply: Registered UK charities or educational establishments can apply.
Grant amount: The maximum grant available is £60,000 for one to three years.
There are two levels of funding:
- Main Grants of between £5,000 and £60,000 (normally for salary costs) which can be spread across one to three years. The maximum annual allowance is £30,000. Grants up to £80,000 may be awarded under exceptional circumstances and on a case-by-case basis.
- Small Grants of up to £5,000 for a one-off project.
Application process: Small Grant applications are accepted any time. Main Grant applications are considered three times a year. Applicants are advised to contact the grants manager using the online expression of interest form to discuss the suitability of the project before starting the application process.
Deadline: The deadline for main grant applications to the June 2027 meeting is 26 February 2027 or as soon as the meeting capacity is reached.
Contact info: Contact - Sir Halley Stewart Trust
Website: Home - Sir Halley Stewart Trust