The Charles Plater Trust offers grants to support projects rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, aiming to promote social justice through education across England and Wales.

Who Can Apply?

• Registered charities in England or Wales.

• Annual income under £10 million.

• Universities and HE institutions can apply only in partnership with eligible charities.

Grant Types:

• Small Grants (£1,000–£5,000):

  • For charities with income below £100,000.

  • Projects typically at parish or local levels.

  • Must be completed within one year.

  • Application takes approximately one hour.

• Large Grants (£5,001–£60,000):

  • For charities with income between £10,000 and £10 million.

  • Projects to be completed within two years.

  • Application takes up to 90 minutes.

Funding Priorities:

1. Leadership for Lay People: Deepening awareness of Catholic Social Teaching to equip individuals for leadership roles addressing social issues.

2. Educational Social Action: Projects with an educational dimension delivering tangible outcomes for marginalized communities.

3. Applied Research: Research projects applying Catholic Social Teaching to improve public policy and practice.

Key Dates:

• Large Grants Round Opens: 16th January 2025

• Application Deadline: 5pm, 27th February 2025

• Outcome Notification: By 9th June 2025

• Awards Ceremony: 24th June 2025 in Cardiff

Application Process:

• Applications must be completed online in one sitting.

• Prepare responses in advance using the provided templates.

• Required documents:

  • Latest annual accounts

  • Specific project budget

  • Safeguarding policy

  • External reference

Note: Successful applicants must wait two years from the last funding receipt before reapplying.

For more information and to apply, visit www.plater.org.uk.