THE THOMAS WALL TRUST GRANTS FOR REGISTERED CHARITIES

Revenue grants of up to £5,000 are available to UK registered charities that are developing communication skills for disadvantaged adults aged 18 and over so that they can improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience and life-chances.
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o Application deadline: MONDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2025 for Stage 1 applications (Expressions of Interest).
o Funder: The Thomas Wall Trust (founded 1919. Charity number 206121. Total value of all grants awarded during the year ended 31 July 2024: £157,562 (2023: £192,473; 2022: £208,896; 2021: £210,338)).
o Who can apply: UK registered charities with an annual turnover of between £25,000 and £500,000. Individuals may also apply via a separate application process (see the Trust’s website for details).
o Key words: Life Skills, Disability, Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Global Majority, Women and Girls, United Kingdom.
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The Thomas Wall Trust awards a small number grants of up to £5,000 annually to UK registered charities for specific projects or core activities that provide disadvantaged adults aged 18 and over with the necessary communication skills for improving their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.

Applications from charities working with marginalised and disadvantaged groups, such as asylum seekers, refugees, women and people with learning, mental or physical disabilities are welcomed.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for a period of up to 3 years. Projects that have matched funding in place are likely to be prioritised. Applying charities must have an annual turnover of more than £25,000 and less than £500,000.

Grants can be used for project or running costs.

Funding is not available for:

o Capital costs (i.e. the purchase of land, buildings or construction).
o Charities that operate outside of the UK.
o Hospitals.
o Organisations with political, lobbying or proselytizing (the action of attempting to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another), or
o Subsidiaries or franchises of larger charities.

The Trust operates a two-stage application process for its Charities Grant programme, as follows:

1. Stage 1 is to complete an Expression of Interest form which requires some basic contact information and a short description of what the applicant requires the funding for.
2. Stage 2 is by invitation only and involves completing a more detailed application form.

Further information, guidance and the Expression of Interest form (registration is required) for registered charities can be found on the Trust’s website. Individuals should refer to the Trust’s Grants for Individuals page.

The next deadline for Stage 1 applications (an Expression of Interest) is Monday 22nd September 2025 for the Trust’s meeting in November 2025.