Sir George Martin Trust | International Grant Opportunities

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Sir George Martin Trust

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About Sir George Martin Trust

Sir George Martin Trust supports locally based registered charities and churches in West Yorkshire that help economically and socially disadvantaged people improve their well-being. Its grants are small, practical, and community-oriented, often backing frontline services and local facilities that serve vulnerable groups. The trust also makes a limited number of invite-only multi-year awards for charities that need stability, recovery, or organisational development.

Annual Giving$257K

Focus Areas

West Yorkshire Community CharitiesHomelessness SupportFood Security and Pantry ServicesChildren and Young PeopleCommunity Facilities and Village HallsLGBTQ+ Community SupportEnvironmental Projects with Disadvantaged CommunitiesCharity Organisational Sustainability

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Open Grant Opportunities

Current and upcoming funding from Sir George Martin Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

Opening soonCloses Oct 7, 2026Award: $1K – $5K

Sir George Martin Trust General Grants

children and young peoplechurch community outreachcommunity centres and village halls+9 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a West Yorkshire-based registered charity, CIO or church; deliver support or activities benefiting economically and socially disadvantaged people living in West Yorkshire; have less than £1 million income; be committed to a safe culture for staff, volunteers and beneficiaries; charities must have their head office or Charity Commission main administration address in West Yorkshire; community groups and non-registered organisations are generally not accepted (except churches).

Deadline: The trustees next meet on 3 June 2026 and 7 October 2026. The June 2026 meeting is at capacity; the portal will open for the October meeting on 2 June 2026. Full application deadlines are given by the Trust Manager after EoI review.

Opening soonAward: $1K – $5K

General Grants (one-off grants for West Yorkshire charities and churches)

Children and young peopleCommunity centres and village hallsCountryside, environment and green issues involving disadvantaged communities+9 more

Who can apply: Organisation must be West Yorkshire-based with head office/Charity Commission main administration address in West Yorkshire; registered with the Charity Commission (except churches); income under £1,000,000 (based on last financial year); committed to ensuring a safe culture for staff, volunteers and beneficiaries. CICs, community benefit societies, co-operatives, schools, nurseries/playgroups are not eligible.

Deadline: Trustees next meet on 2026-06-03 and 2026-10-07. The June 2026 meeting has reached capacity; the Trust will open for the October meeting on 2026-06-02. Exact submission deadlines for invited full applications are set/given by the Trust Manager.

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Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.