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Laing Family Trusts

Registered charity number 211884

Fund name	An application to the Laing Family Trusts will be considered by all four trusts.
Grant size	Wide-ranging, depending on individual trust. Between £2,000 and £200,000+
Funder's interests	A group of four grant-making trusts with a Christian foundation
Activities supported	Charities and exempt churches
Themes	Promote Christian faith and values Care for those in need Encourage young people to realise their potential (especially, but not exclusively, in the field of science and engineering and through Christian youth activities)
Inclusions	Capital and project costs
Exclusions and other info	Salaries of church workers (children and family workers, youth workers, worship leaders, outreach workers etc) Church restoration or repair (including church roofs, spires, organs, bells, wall paintings etc). However, new church building, extension or redevelopment projects will be considered See all four trusts on the website for details
How to apply	Take eligibility quiz, follow instructions to send application via post Online applications are not accepted
Deadline	Ongoing

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