Transforming Lives and Communities
Since 1972, Benefact Trust has awarded over £256 million to Christian organisations dedicated to supporting communities of all faiths and none. Our aim is to drive positive social change by empowering those who make a difference.
Christian communities are at the heart of our giving, although the impact of what we do reaches much further.
Find out more about our grant programmes
Which grant is for me?
We have a range of grant programmes designed to meet most applicant needs.
Building Improvement Grants
Protecting and enhancing Christian buildings
Community Impact Grants
Enabling greater social impact
Methodist Grants
Enhancing the mission and ministry of the Methodist Church
Heritage Skills Grants
Caring for Christian buildings and heritage
Who we are
It’s more than handing out a little hope, it’s the spark that transforms lives and communities.
Latest news
Discover the inspiring stories and impactful work of the churches and charities we proudly support.
Reaching net zero – a prominent church inspired to take action
In 2024, we announced a Strategic Grant of £1.5m towards the Church of England’s Demonstrator Churches Project. The project is part of the Church’s wider aim of reaching net zero by 2030 and will fund and equip churches across the country to be examples of great net zero practices - enthusing and inspiring others to take action.
Monthly Grants: a new year with new opportunities for churches and charities
Partnering with the Scottish Episcopal Church on its Journey to Net Zero
Methodist Grants bring festive cheer to churches
Funding to Depaul Ireland is bringing new skills into the charity sector
Monthly Grants: celebrating community support this festive season
Christian funders unite for 2024’s Big Give Christmas Challenge
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Advice and resources
As a grant funder, we’re committed to supporting applicants every step of the way. In our Advice and Resources section, you’ll find practical application guidance, expert advice, and valuable insights into the sector to help you succeed.
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Need assistance? Whether you have questions about our grants or need guidance with your application, we're here for you.
Benefact Group's work
As a Trust, our ability to support and fund so many worthwhile causes, is made possible by the hard work of the award-winning specialist financial businesses that make up Benefact Group – which gives all its available profits to the Trust, sustaining our giving. As a part of the Benefact Group each business, whether it be in specialist insurance, investment management, broking or advisory shares the Trust’s ethos of giving back.
