Whittlesey Charity grants
The Whittlesey Charity is a local trust that funds relief-in-need, education and community projects for individuals and voluntary groups in and around Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
Guidance last checked 22 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
The Whittlesey Charity is a local, long-established trust that has provided community support in Whittlesey, Eastrea, Coates and Turves in Cambridgeshire for around 400 years. It divides its income between four areas set out in its governing Charitable Order: relief in need, education, public purposes and a fixed 13% share paid each year to three local parish churches. It makes grants to both individuals experiencing financial difficulty and to community organisations that enhance local life, including established local events such as the Straw Bear Festival. Its education grants help individuals from preschool through to university and retraining, and support school-linked groups such as Guides and Scouts. In its last reported year it gave around £33,800 to organisations and around £4,400 to individuals, from a total income of around £96,100.
What they fund
The Whittlesey Charity divides its funding across three main areas — relief in need, education, and public purposes — plus a fixed share paid to local churches, as set out in its governing Charitable Order.
Who and where
It supports both individuals experiencing financial difficulty and community organisations, focused on Whittlesey, Eastrea, Coates and Turves in Cambridgeshire.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Whittlesey Charity says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“Each year, 13% of our income after expenditure is automatically distributed among these churches (St Mary's and St Andrew's each receive 40%, while Holy Trinity receives 20%)”
Source: thewhittleseycharity.co.uk — Grants | Funding & Financial Support | The Whittlesey Charity →
“We provide grants to community organisations operating within our area of benefit that enhance the social fabric of Whittlesey. Beneficiaries include cherished local events such as The Straw Bear Festival, Coates Summer Fete, and initiatives by the Christmas Lights Committee”
Source: thewhittleseycharity.co.uk — Grants | Funding & Financial Support | The Whittlesey Charity →
“The Whittlesey Charity provides grants across three key areas, as established in our Charitable Order”
Source: thewhittleseycharity.co.uk — Grants | Funding & Financial Support | The Whittlesey Charity →
“Our education grants help individuals from preschool to university and those retraining for new vocations. We also fund external school groups that enrich education and wellbeing, such as Guides, Scouts”
Source: thewhittleseycharity.co.uk — Grants | Funding & Financial Support | The Whittlesey Charity →
Who they say they'll fund
“Relief in Need grants are available to individuals residing within our area of benefit who are experiencing financial difficulty”
Source: thewhittleseycharity.co.uk — Grants | Funding & Financial Support | The Whittlesey Charity →
“Established in the 17th century, The Whittlesey Charity continues a 400-year tradition of community support across Whittlesey, Eastrea, Coates, and Turves”
Source: thewhittleseycharity.co.uk — Grants | Funding & Financial Support | The Whittlesey Charity →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The charity shall be divided into four branches as follows and the total net income (after the payment of all management expenses) of the charity shall be administered by the charity trustees according to the following proportions:relief in need branch as to 29%, in accordance with object 3.1education branch as to 29%…
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
What does the Whittlesey Charity fund?
It funds three main areas set out in its Charitable Order: relief in need, education, and public purposes for the benefit of the community, plus a fixed share paid each year to local parish churches. Local grants include support for events such as the Straw Bear Festival, Coates Summer Fete and the Christmas Lights Committee, and education grants for individuals from preschool to university, including school-linked groups such as Guides and Scouts.
Who can apply?
Relief in Need grants are available to individuals living within its area of benefit — Whittlesey, Eastrea, Coates and Turves — who are experiencing financial difficulty. It also funds community organisations operating in the same area.
How much does it typically give?
It does not publish a typical grant size. In its last reported year it gave around £33,800 to organisations and around £4,400 to individuals, from a total income of around £96,100.
How do I apply?
The Whittlesey Charity does not publish a step-by-step application process on its website. Check the funder's own website (www.thewhittleseycharity.co.uk) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 1005069) for how to apply and current guidance, as processes can change.
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