The Thomas Wall Trust helps registered charities create employment opportunities for people facing significant barriers to work. The Trust focuses on helping disadvantaged adults develop the confidence, skills and experience needed to move towards sustainable employment.
Priority themes they want to fund
The Trust supports projects that provide:
- Employability and vocational skills training.
- Confidence building and personal development.
- Work placements and employment support.
- Tailored programmes for people experiencing multiple barriers to work.
Priority is given to projects supporting people with disabilities, mental ill health, experience of homelessness, offending histories, addiction recovery, refugees and other disadvantaged groups.
Exclusions and if they fund CICs
Only registered charities with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 are eligible. CICs, statutory organisations and individuals cannot apply. The Trust does not fund capital projects, core running costs, existing staff posts or projects that do not have employability as their primary focus.
Grant amounts
Grants of up to £5,000 are available, alongside access to specialist business mentoring through Pilotlight.
Deadlines
The deadline for 1st stage application is noon on Friday 11 September 2026.