voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
Created: 13/02/2025The Trust gives grants to registered charities that work in the UK. They focus on specific priorities every year.
In rounds one and two for 2025, the theme is The Arts: Improving Access. The focus will be on performing arts projects – theatre, dance, or music – that improve audience access and participation
Who can apply
They only award grants to organisations registered with the Charity Commission or OSCR, or exempt from registration.
In grant rounds one and three, the minimum annual income and expenditure is £100,000 and the maximum is £1m.
In grant rounds two and four, the minimum income and expenditure is £1m with no maximum.
Minimum annual income: £1,000,000
How to apply
An online application form is available on the Trust website. Please apply only if your charity meets the relevant income and expenditure criteria. This changes each round so check the website guidelines before applying.
The closing date for applications is Friday 28 February 2025.