Albert Hunt Trust

Overview

They will consider applications from UK registered charities based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Who they fund

The Albert Hunt Trust supports UK registered charities that:

• Provide Hospice Care – core funding of hospices is a priority.Typical grant sizes range from £20,000-£40,000. They are currently closed to capital funding.
• Provide support for the Homeless – typical core funding grant sizes range from £5,000-£10,000. They look to support organisations in this category with an annual fundraised income (non statutory) of below £500,000. They are currently closed to capital funding.
• Promote Health and Well-Being – core funding for areas such as family support eg Home Start, counselling services, suicide prevention, specific carers support, cancer support, prisoner support and rehabilitation,community centres, food banks and debt advice. Typical grant sizes range from £1000-£5,000. They look to support organisations in this category with a total annual income of below £250,000. As this is a broad area they would encourage you to contact them prior to applying for further guidance.

If you are unsure if you meet their criteria and would like some guidance prior to submitting your application then please contact them via email or telephone and they will be pleased to discuss this with you.

What they fund

Grants may be considered for a range of purposes and could include:

• Grants for core funding to include staff costs.
• Ongoing running costs for specific projects

The type, size and time period of the award is decided on the basis of the perceived ‘difference’ that their support will make to the organisation, to the project and to the targeted beneficiaries.

It is important that you tell them in your application the full extent of the funding you really need to achieve your aims and objectives, in order for them to assess how best they can contribute.