The Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust makes grants to charities and churches in Kent with the aim of improving the quality of life for local people. Following a detailed review of the Trust's grant-making priorities the Trustees are delighted to launch two new funding programmes: East Kent Rural & Community Grants and Kent-wide Church Repair Grants.

The online application forms for these programmes are now available below. We strongly recommend that you download the application questions in advance and prepare your answers before beginning your online application.

Please note that we only accept applications submitted using the online application form.

East Kent Rural and Community Grants
Helping communities to help themselves
This grants programme is targeted at projects in East Kent that propose innovative ways of tackling rural and coastal community problems, or create a wider range of opportunities in these areas.

Download application guidance
Download application questions in advance
Click here to apply online

Kent-wide Church Repair Grants
Under this programme the Trustees will make grants to support the fabric and maintenance of churches anywhere in Kent and where possible to encourage their sustainability.

Download application guidance
Download application questions in advance
Click here to apply online

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.

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.