The Pilgrim Trust

In 2008 The Pilgrim Trust gave over £2 million towards projects in its two areas of interest. Within these areas, projects of national, regional and historical importance are considered. We favour giving to organisations where our grants will make a significant difference.

Our Programme Areas

Preservation & Scholarship

Our concern is the preservation of the United Kingdom’s rich heritage for the benefit of future generations. Part of that heritage lies in physical objects such as buildings, artefacts and recorded information e.g. books, manuscripts etc. In this programme area emphasis is placed on projects that seek to conserve historical buildings, monuments and collections. Increased awareness of and access to collections is also important and we encourage projects that promote awareness either by making collections more available or by supporting academic research. Read More…

Organisations seeking grants for places of worship should read our guidelines for further details as we make annual block grants to the Church Buildings Council, the National Churches Trust and the Scottish Churches Architectural Heritage Trust.

 

Social Welfare

This programme aims to break cycles of dependency and to help develop a sense of social inclusion in disadvantaged or marginalised groups within the UK. In this category we concentrate our grant-giving activities to two specific areas. These are:

• projects that support people who misuse drugs and alcohol
• projects in prisons and projects that provide alternatives to custody.

Only appeals explicitly related to these two areas will be considered. Read More…

 

Our Funding Schemes

Last year we made grants totalling over £2 million. The grants were made via our two schemes, the Main Grant and Small Grant Funds.

Main Grant Fund

As our primary grant outlet, this fund distributes approximately 90% of our annual grant budget. If the project fits our programme criteria, organisations can apply under this scheme for sums above £5,000.

Small Grant Fund

This fund is reserved for requests of £5,000 or less. Applications to this fund normally require less detailed assessment (though a visit or meeting may be required) but applicants should include the names of two referees from organisations with whom they work.

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Steps

1. Before you consider applying please read carefully the information contained in our Funding Guidelines document, paying close attention to what we will and will not fund.

2. If having read the guidelines you feel that your project fits our criteria, you may find it useful to look first at the Application Questions and guidance notes. Please also see the FAQs for additional advice and information.

3. Once you have completed steps 1 and 2, use the link below to access our online application form. Please note that there is a single form for both our Main and Small Grant schemes.

Click here to apply.

What to expect if you are awarded a grant

If you have been awarded a grant you will be informed within one week of the decision. Your award confirmation will tell you:

• What the award is for
• How much you have been awarded
• Whether there are any conditions attached to your award
• The terms of the grant