GrantRadarApplications closed on 2 October 2026.
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The Ursula Keyes Trust
Ursula Keyes Trust grants
The Ursula Keyes Trust (registered charity 517200), set up in 1985 as the legacy of a Chester resident, gives grants to organisations and individuals in the Chester area, particularly in health and social care, and also supports cultural and leisure projects, especially where matched by other fundraising. Grants mainly go to capital projects and equipment rather than running costs or salaries. Trustees meet quarterly and the deadline is two weeks before each meeting; the next is 2 October 2026 for the 16 October meeting.
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- You could get
- Amount not specified
- Deadline
- Closed
- the deadline has passed
- Effort
- Light
- short form, little evidence needed
Who can apply
- Organisations and individuals in the Chester area
- Applicants seen in recent grants include local charities, schools, pre-schools, sports clubs, Scouts and community trusts; a charity or company number is asked for only if applicable
- National charities are also considered if there is a clear link to a local beneficiary
- No income limit or governance requirement is published
What it funds
- Mainly the cost of capital projects and equipment for causes benefiting the Chester area, particularly health and social care, but a wide range of causes are supported, including cultural and leisure projects, particularly when matched by other fundraising
- The Trust describes supporting:
- The medical needs of the community
- Local schools and community projects
- Arts and theatre
- Research and medical technology
Recent grants include mental health and wellbeing work with young people, a rowing club's floating dock, a charity's IT upgrade, pre-school toilet facilities, a building renovation for a disability advice charity and wheelchair basketball equipment.
What it will not fund
Ongoing running costs or salaries (funds are mainly directed at capital projects and equipment)
How to apply
- Complete the online application form on the Applications and Meetings page (https://ursula-keyes-trust.org.uk/applications-and-meetings/), or download the PDF form (https://ursula-keyes-trust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/applicationform.pdf)
- Describe what the funds will be used for, with more detail in a supporting letter, and give the amount requested with supporting quotes where possible
- List any other funding sources you are pursuing
- If sending a paper copy, post it with attachments to Ursula Keyes Trust, Attention Mrs D Lawless, RSM, 13th Floor, The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9QJ
- Submit at least two weeks before a trustees' meeting; trustees review applications at each meeting
2026 meetings are Fridays 23 January, 17 April, 17 July and 16 October; the next deadline is 2 October 2026
The contact form on the website is not for grant applications
Have ready
- Completed application form (online or PDF)
- Supporting letter with more detail of what the funds will be used for
Supporting quotes for the amount requested, where possible