War Memorials Trust focuses on preserving the UK’s war memorial heritage through practical conservation and repair grants, backed by free advice and project support. It typically funds local charities, community groups, and memorial stewards undertaking restoration work on individual memorials, with priority given to repair, stabilization, and heritage conservation rather than general operating support. Its programs are UK-centered, with some schemes limited to England and others available across the UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man.
Primarily small-to-mid-sized project grants, often covering around 50% of eligible conservation costs, with awards ranging from modest small grants up to about $20,000. Giving appears to be scheme-based and often discretionary, with a mix of open small grants, administered partnership funds, and occasional one-off awards rather than a single annual open application cycle.
Applicants should look for the specific grant scheme that matches the memorial’s location and project scope, and be prepared to show conservation need, eligible repair costs, and likely match funding since grants commonly cover only part of the total cost. Because WMT also provides free advice, contacting them early before starting work is likely beneficial; some schemes are discretionary or partnership-based, so eligibility and geography matter.
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Current and upcoming funding from War Memorials Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to anyone applying on behalf of a war memorial project, including individuals or organisations and councils. Projects must relate to repair or conservation of war memorials, use best conservation practice, not have started or finished, and if the applicant is not the custodian they must provide written proof of custodian consent.
Who can apply: Projects and memorials eligible as defined by the specific English Heritage/Wolfson scheme; applicants must follow WMT application guidance and procurement requirements.
Who can apply: War memorials in UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man; applicants must follow Trust guidance and provide evidence of custodian consent if not owner. Projects must not have started.
Who can apply: War memorials in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Applicants can be individuals or organisations; if not responsible for the memorial applicant must provide written custodian consent. Projects must not have started prior to application. Works must follow best conservation practice.
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