STOP PRESS: Trustees announce their intention to make a small number of large grants out of the Trust's capital over the next five years, with the aim of making long-term investments in the communities of Kent.

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 In 1969 Sir James Herbert Hamilton Colyer-Fergusson created The Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust with an initial settlement of £50,000. The Settlement was created by Deed on 3 April 1969 with Objects set out as follows: ‘To or for such charitable purposes whatsoever at such times and in such manner as the trustees shall from time to time think proper’

The current body of Trustees comprises Jonathan St Quintin Riversdale Monckton; Nicholas Henry Fisher; Ruth Murphy and Robert Neil North. Forty years have passed since the generous and philanthropic action of Sir James Colyer-Fergusson established the Trust. Over the years grants have been made to honour his passion for preserving beautiful country churches; to promote musical and academic excellence to reflect his strong commitment to the local communities of Kent.

The value of the Trust assets and capital now stands at almost £27m. The trustees are pleased to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the Trust and they will continue to review the impact that it has made with its funding to ensure that money continues to be well spent.

November 2009 - New Funding Programmes Announced
The Trust is pleased to announce its new funding programmes. Details can be found on the 'How To Apply' page.
September 2009 - New Funding Programmes to be Announced
The current funding programmes have now been closed to new applications. New funding priority areas will be announced on 30 November 2009 on this website.
April 2008 - Colyer-Fergusson New Grant Programmes
The new grant guidance material is now available on this site. Please visit the 'How to Apply' pages for information about our new programmes and how to apply.
January 2007 - Colyer-Fergusson Major Church Awards
In 2007 the Trustees awarded a total of £2,161,000 to nine parish churches and the Priory of St Mildred (Minster Abbey) under its' major Church Awards Programme in Kent. The grants ranged from £150, 000 to £400,000 and the full list and details can be seen under 'Recent Grants' above. This programme is now closed.