Summary

ABCT supports charities that defend human rights and promote respect for vulnerable individuals whatever their circumstances. The Trust is particularly interested in charities that work with marginalised and excluded people in society. Their three priority areas are:

• Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
• Criminal justice and penal reform
• Human rights, particularly access to justice

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue, Core costs

Applicant success rate:

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Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Grants are normally awarded to charities registered and working in the UK. ABCT tends to support charities with annual income between £150,000 and £1.5m that do not have substantial investments or surpluses.

Maximum annual income:

£1,500,000

When to apply

The Trustees meet four times a year. Upcoming deadlines are:

• 30 July 2023 (for decisions October 2023)
• 27 October 2023 (for decisions January 2024)
• 26 January 2024 (for decisions April 2024)

Next deadline: 30 Jul 2023

How to apply

Complete the online application form on the Trust's website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice & information Advocacy Campaigning General charitable activities Justice, equality & law

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Offenders & ex-offenders Refugees & asylum seekers

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