Colyer-Fergusson Major Awards:
John Townsend Trust Download press release
West Faversham Community Centre Download press release
Cyclopark Download press release
C J Gallard's Almshouses Download press release
Rochester Cathedral Download press release
Please note that the major grant awards programme is now closed
In 1969 Sir James Herbert Hamilton Colyer-Fergusson created the Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust. Over forty years have passed since his generous and philanthropic act and during that time the Trustees have made grants in his honour to preserve beautiful Kent churches, promote musical and academic excellence and support the local communities of Kent.
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.
The Trustees have decided to review their church funding programmes and consider how their funds can be best used to support Kent churches in the future. Only a few new church applications will be supported until further notice.
West Faversham Community Association is to receive a major award of £2 million from the Colyer-
Fergusson Charitable Trust for a new £3 million community centre building. The new Centre will act
as a ‘Community Anchor’ for the West of Faversham, providing a full range of community facilities,
services and activities.
Cyclopark, located just south of Gravesend, has been awarded a major grant of £1,500,000 from the Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust.
The charity situated in Southborough has been of service to the community for nearly 100 years. This grant will help them improve the homes of vulnerable, elderly people, enabling them to live independently in the way they choose.