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Christian charities, churches and cathedrals across the UK and Ireland can apply for funding to tackle social challenges and strengthen local communities through Benefact Trust's Community Impact Grants programme.

The Trust is a charitable grant-maker supporting Christian organisations.

Priority is give to projects that:

• Address social challenges facing communities, such as poverty, homelessness, isolation and loneliness, and addiction or substance misuse  

• Grow and sustain congregations and Christian communities, such as faith development, youth work, church planting, volunteer training, or staff roles that support long-term sustainability (for example, volunteer coordinators or bookings administrators) 

Funding is available for projects lasting up to three years,

Grants typically cover 10% to 30% of eligible project costs, rising to a maximum of 50% in most cases. The average grant awarded in 2025 was £23,000.

Funding can cover project staff, training, volunteer expenses and other revenue costs, with an additional 10% contribution towards core costs.

Applicants must have secured at least 30% of eligible project costs from other sources before applying. Applications are accepted year-round through an online application process.

Key points

• Applicants must normally be registered charities with annual income of at least £25,000.
• Projects must cost at least £2,000.
• Schools, educational institutions and hospices are excluded.
• Capital and building projects are not eligible.

The Community Impact Grants programme is open for applications throughout the year and applications can be made at any time.

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