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Laing Family Trusts

Grants programme, from £2,000 to £20,000, for the advancement of the evangelical Christian faith and the relief of poverty.

Description

Fund name
  • All four trusts will consider an application to the Laing Family Trusts.
Grant size
  • Wide-ranging, depending on individual trust. Between £2,000 and £200,000+
Funder's interests
  • A group of four grant-making trusts with a Christian foundation

They support:

  • The advancement of the evangelical Christian faith, at home and abroad
  • Theological education and training, primarily in the UK – practical application and Christian ethics
  • English Cathedrals – sustainability, access and Christian outreach
  • Nurturing children and young people (teens to 30s age group) in the Christian faith - helping them to explore and grow in the Christian faith
  • Making the Christian message accessible to all through innovative ‘fresh expressions’ of church and pioneer ministries
  • Providing support for oppressed Christian communities overseas.
Activities supported
  • Charities and exempt churches
Themes
  • Promote Christian faith and values
  • Care for those in need
  • Encourage young people to realise their potential (especially, but not exclusively, in the field of science and engineering and through Christian youth activities)
Inclusions
  • Capital and project costs
Exclusions and other info
  • Salaries of church workers (children and family workers, youth workers, worship leaders, outreach workers, etc)
  • Church restoration or repair (including church roofs, spires, organs, bells, wall paintings, etc). However, new church building, extension, or redevelopment projects will be considered
  • See all four trusts on the website for details
How to apply
Deadline
  • Ongoing

Contact information

0208 238 8890

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