The AB Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making organisation, founded in 1990 to champion human dignity and support marginalised and excluded groups. One of their priorities is to support charities working with migrants and refugees.
The Trust recognises that charities offer a range of interventions to support people who are migrants, refugees, and seeking asylum, while operating in a difficult context. They aim to support charities that are working to respond to immediate needs within communities, as well as those working towards a consistent and fair policy environment.
The Trust generally makes one-off grants to charities registered and working in the UK with annual incomes between £150,000 and £1.5m that do not have substantial investments or surpluses.
Who is eligible to apply?:
To be eligible for the open programme, an applicant charity will:
- Work in one of our priority areas
- Be registered as a UK charity, delivering work in the UK
- Have an annual income between £150k and £1.5m
- Have operated for at least a year and be able to provide a full year’s audited or independently examined accounts
How much can you apply for?
Grants range in size, with most grants awarded being in the range of £10,000 to £20,000.
What can the grant be used for?:
Charities may apply for both core costs and project work.
How to apply?
To make the application, please use this link:
The AB Charitable Trust, an independent grant-making organisation
Is there a deadline?:
The Grants Committee meets four times a year to assess and decide upon grant applications. The application deadlines for 2024/2025 are as follows:
- The next deadline is on 26 April 2024, decisions in July 2024
- 26 July 2024, decisions in October 2024
- 25 October 2024, decisions in January 2025
Further information and support from RVA:
- Grant Application Questions and Guidance.
- If you would like further support with submitting a funding application or any support to get ready for this funding, please contact advice@rva.org.uk or telephone 0118 937 2273 for free and independent support and advice.