Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Merseyside)

Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Merseyside Lieutenancy)
Deadline

Funding

Up to £5,000

Deadline

20 December 2026

Location

Merseyside; Liverpool; Sefton; Knowsley; St Helens; Wirral

Applications

Deadline: 20 December 2026

Overview

The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund gives Merseyside charities up to £5,000, decided by a quarterly grants committee. Itemise each cost with quotations and include two references. Applications close on 20 December 2026. Official source: https://www.merseysidelieutenancy.org.uk/the-duchy-of-lancaster/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

Key requirements:

  • Up to £5,000.
  • Merseyside.
  • Itemised costs with quotations.
  • Two references.
  • Next deadline 20 December 2026.

Charities and benevolent organisations working in Merseyside.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

Charities in Merseyside.

Full details from Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund (Merseyside Lieutenancy)

Grants of up to £5,000 from the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, allocated through the Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside, for charities and benevolent organisations in Merseyside. Applications are made online and need a costed list of items with external quotations, plus two letters of reference. Applications can be sent at any time, but the grants committee meets quarterly. The next deadline is 20 December 2026 for the committee in late January 2027, then 1 April 2027 for late April. Applications close on 20 December 2026.

How to apply

Apply online through the Merseyside Lieutenancy website, listing each item with quotations, by 20 December 2026.

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Last updated: 22 October 2026