The Kitchen Table Charities Trust Grant
The Kitchen Table Charities Trust (KTCT) offers focused small grants of typically up to £6,000 to UK-registered charities or local organisations operating abroad, with an emphasis on sustainable, grassroots development
They support:
UK-charity or equivalent foreign-registered bodies.
Initiatives directly reaching the poorest populations—especially children and widows.
Organisations with transparent accounts (audited or independently examined) and regular communications (e.g., newsletters) that credit KTCT.
Prioritised project areas:
Primary education – essential repairs, classroom furniture, and school infrastructure.
Health & clean water – rainwater harvesting, sanitation, and storage.
Mother & child welfare – street child support, midwife training, maternal health.
Poverty alleviation – income‑generating projects like irrigation, grain storage, and subsistence farming
What’s not funded:
Administrative costs, staff salaries, advertising, vehicle or land purchase, food, medicine, transport, or general running costs.
Projects exceeding £6,000 or seeking partial funding for larger proposals via kitchentablecharities.org
Community engagement requirement:
KTCT expects beneficiary communities to contribute—via labour or materials—especially in infrastructure projects, ensuring local ownership and sustainability
How to apply:
Initial enquiries are emailed to the Committee Chair, Brian Donaldson, who volunteers his expertise to assess proposals