The Old Enfield Charitable Trust is a place-based community funder serving residents and organizations in EN1, EN2, and EN3 in the London Borough of Enfield. It prioritizes practical, dignity-centered support for local people through direct assistance for household essentials, help for students and learners with study-related costs, and small community grants for grassroots projects that benefit Enfield residents. Their giving is highly local, responsive to assessed need, and focused on improving everyday wellbeing rather than making large strategic investments.
Small, discretionary local grants; personal grants are one-off and often paid by purchasing items directly, education grants are typically awarded in termly instalments, and community grants vary by project and need. The trust appears to fund annually across programs with modest awards and a strong emphasis on direct community benefit within its service area.
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Applicants must be based in or serving EN1, EN2, or EN3 and should clearly show local benefit, practical need, and alignment with one of the trust’s program areas. For personal and education support, be prepared to document circumstances and likely costs; for community grants, emphasize tangible outcomes for Enfield residents and how the project reflects the area’s diversity and needs.
Current and upcoming funding from The Old Enfield Charitable Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must live or operate within the Trust's boundaries; be a group or individual acting for the wider benefit of the local community; address local community initiative/relieve hardship for people of Enfield; provide a benefit to local residents. Latest accounts are required and additional information may be requested.
Deadline: Applications are considered at quarterly trustee meetings.
Who can apply: Must reside or live within the Old Enfield Charitable Trust boundary (EN1, EN2, EN3). Applicants must provide evidence of tenancy, income, savings, outgoings, ID and residency status. Social workers/support workers should contact office for referral form.
Who can apply: Must live within Trust boundary (EN1/EN2/EN3). Applicants must have accepted Student Finance England loan (except in special circumstances) and supply evidence: course acceptance, equipment list, tenancy/halls agreement, income/expenditure, bank statements, ID, childcare details if applicable.
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