The St Francis de Sales Charitable Trust was set up in 2021 to provide funds to pro-life and Catholic organisations, causes or individuals. Its sole purpose is to award grants, primarily in England, Scotland and Wales. It is based in Oxford.
We wish to address the reality that one of the main difficulties in pro-life and Catholic work is fundraising and funding. Usual grant-making organisation’s applications can often be restricted to project-based expenses excluding staff time, and the application process is often administratively demanding. Our grant application process seeks to be simple, straightforward and time-efficient.
Charitable Objectives
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document (Para 1.17):
To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit. From time to time in particular but not limited to:
- The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion by making grants to Roman Catholic organisations, causes and individuals;
- The relief of poverty, sickness and distress of pregnant women and unsupported mothers by making grants to persons in need, and to pro-life organisations and causes;
- The advancement of human rights in particular of unborn children, human embryos, the elderly, disabled, by making grants to pro-life organisations, causes and individuals;
- The advancement of education of the public in bioethics and for the utmost respect for human life, by making grants to pro-life organisations, causes and individuals. This will be primarily (but not exclusively) in England, Scotland and Wales.
Apply for a Grant
The Trustees of the St Francis de Sales Charitable Trust are delighted to invite applications for grants towards Catholic and/or pro-life causes. We want to make it easy for you to apply for grants.
We accept applications on a rolling basis outside of our biannual application rounds (Spring and Autumn). The funds available between rounds will vary.
Please download the grant application pack here for full information. For more information, please contact Ed Smith info@sfds.org.uk.
Note: If you know anyone who would be interested in donating to the Trust, please see the section below.
Donate to the Trust
Your standing order or one-off donation will assist the St Francis de Sales Charitable Trust in making more grants to individuals and organisations in need. Please contact info@sfds.org.uk for our bank details or more information.
Current vacancies
We are currently seeking to fill the following positions. For more information, please contact Ed Smith via info@sfds.org.uk.
- Minutes Secretary
- Administrative Assistant
- Graphic Designer