AB Charitable Trust (ABCT) open for applications
ABCT support work that promotes human dignity and defends the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people. There Open Programme grants are usually between £10,000 to £30,000 per year and are awarded from one to three years. They usually provide unrestricted funding.
Who can apply
Charities registered and working in the UK who are focused on the following areas of work:
Human Rights
Access to Justice
Migrants and Refugees
Criminal legal system and penal reform
Eligible Expenditure
What is funded:
Grants are normally awarded only to charities registered and working in the UK. Individuals are not eligible for support.
ABCT tends to support charities with annual income between £150k and £1.5m that do not have substantial investments or surpluses.
ABCT does not normally fund charities with large national or international links.
How to apply
Applications are made through an online form and you can download a PDF to view the questions in advance of submitting your application here https://abcharitabletrust.org.uk/how-we-fund? .
Select which priority you would like to apply under. You will then be taken through a four-step process to help you determine your eligibility, find out in detail what they are looking to fund and what is involved in making an application.
If you feel your application is eligible you can go directly to the application form. We advise that you go through the full application process first to ensure your work is eligible.
If you are still unsure about your eligibility, or if you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact them on 020 7243 9486 or mail@abcharitabletrust.org.uk
The deadline for this round of funding is the 30th January 2026.
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