Radcliffe Trust
- Funding
- £2,500 – £7,500
- Deadline
- Check with the funder
- Location
- North West England
- Applications
- Has a deadline
Overview
The Radcliffe Trust gives grants of generally £2,500 to £7,500 to UK-based charities, not-for-profit and exempt organisations for music and for heritage and crafts projects. Heritage and Crafts grants are generally £2,500 to £7,500. Music grants are generally £2,500 to £5,000. The funder's website lists the location as Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside, and also says eligible organisations are based in the UK. There are two application periods a year for both schemes: 1 November to 31 January (considered in July) and 1 May to 31 July (considered in December). The deadline shown is 31 July 2026. Late applications are not considered. The Trust receives more applications than it can support. Individuals cannot apply. It does not fund retrospective grants, general appeals, endowment funds, operating costs or capital projects. Music grants exclude competitions and projects mainly involving popular music. Applications go through online forms on the Radcliffe Trust website.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
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Key requirements:
- Applicants must be UK-based charities, not-for-profit or exempt organisations
- Late applications will not be considered
- No funding for individuals, retrospective costs, operating costs or capital projects
- Music grants exclude competitions and projects mainly involving popular music
- Heritage and Crafts grants exclude core costs, equipment-only projects and applications directly from Church of England churches
Who it is for
- Charities based in the UK
- Not-for-profit organisations based in the UK
- Exempt organisations based in the UK
- Music projects, with grants generally £2,500 to £5,000
- Heritage and Crafts projects, with grants generally £2,500 to £7,500
Who it is not for
- Individuals
- Retrospective grants, general appeals or endowment funds
- Operating costs or capital projects
- Music projects that are competitions or mainly involve popular music
- Heritage and Crafts projects that are performing, literary or conceptual art, or conference costs
- Applications made directly by Church of England churches under Heritage and Crafts
Charities, not-for-profit and exempt organisations based in the UK can apply. Individuals cannot apply. The Trust does not fund retrospective grants, general appeals, endowment funds, operating costs or capital projects. Applications directly from Church of England churches are not accepted under Heritage and Crafts. Music grants exclude competitions and projects mainly involving popular music. Heritage and Crafts grants exclude performing, literary or conceptual art, conference costs, and projects mainly about nature, landscapes or gardens.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeWho is this for?
UK-based charities, not-for-profit and exempt organisations running music, heritage or crafts projects.
Regions
Full details from Radcliffe Trust
Aims/Priorities: The Radcliffe Trust is one of Britain's oldest charities, founded in 1714 by the will of Dr. John Radcliffe, the most eminent physician of his day.The Trust makes grants principally in two sectors: Music and Heritage & Crafts.The Trust makes grants principally in two sectors: Music and Heritage & Crafts.Who can apply?…
How to apply
Apply using the online application forms, which are available on the Radcliffe Trust website. There are two windows a year for both the Music and Heritage and Crafts schemes: 1 November to 31 January, and 1 May to 31 July. Late applications will not be considered.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I get from the Radcliffe Trust?
Heritage and Crafts grants are generally £2,500 to £7,500. Music grants are generally £2,500 to £5,000.
When are the Radcliffe Trust application windows?
There are two a year: 1 November to 31 January (considered in July) and 1 May to 31 July (considered in December). Late applications will not be considered.
Can a church apply to the Radcliffe Trust for Heritage and Crafts funding?
Applications directly from Church of England churches are not eligible under Heritage and Crafts. Eligible applicants are charities, not-for-profit or exempt organisations based in the UK.
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