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The Shepherd Street Trust

Shepherd Street Trust Grants

A Preston charity dating from 1876 that gives grants to help children and young people under 21 living within 50 miles of Preston Town Hall who are in need, hardship or distress. It funds both groups and organisations working with under-21s (equipment, activities, trips, play areas and similar) and individual young people (education, training, tools and equipment), on separate postal application forms. Requests of £500 and over go to Trustee meetings with published deadlines (next 2 November 2026); requests under £500 are decided within about 4 weeks.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Amount not specified
Closes in
15 days left
2 November
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Groups and organisations (registered charities and other groups, including schools, youth, sports and uniformed groups) that benefit children and young people under 21 living within a 50-mile radius of Preston Town Hall; and individuals under 21 permanently resident within that radius (or someone applying on their behalf), who are in need, hardship or distress
  • Groups do not have to be registered charities; groups without accounts complete a financial information sheet
  • Sports groups are asked about national governing body affiliation and coaches' qualifications
  • Individual applicants need references from a responsible referee (school, college, social services, minister etc.); asylum seekers need a reference from their case worker

What it funds

Help for people under 21 to:

  • Relieve need, hardship or distress
  • Promote their educational, social and physical training needs
  • Provide outfits, clothing, tools, instruments, equipment or books to prepare for or enter a profession, trade or calling
  • Provide facilities for recreation or leisure in the interests of social welfare
  • Receive specialist medical attention
  • Plus grants to charitable institutions or organisations that benefit such young people, and support for the children's ward at Royal Preston Hospital

Recent awards include equipment for youth clubs and sports clubs, play area improvements, residential and overseas trips for Guides and Sea Cadets, school play areas and phonics resources, and hospital equipment.

What it will not fund

  • Grants simply to augment income or subsidise deficits
  • Direct relief of rates, taxes or other public funds (only supplementary to public provision)
  • Payments to individuals or family members (payment goes to a supplier or organisation)
  • Applications by email

How to apply

  1. Read the criteria on the Applicants page and download the group or individual application form (Word)
  2. Complete all sections and the checklist, and attach supporting documents
  3. Post the form and documents to The Shepherd Street Trust, P O Box 658, Longridge, Preston PR3 2WJ
  4. Requests under £500 are considered within 4 weeks of receipt; requests of £500 and over go to the next Trustee meeting
  5. If successful, provide receipts for the funding (Trustees may require a full report back)

Applications are accepted by post only, not email.

2026-27 deadlines for £500+ requests: 2 Nov 2026, 4 Jan 2027, 26 Feb 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 2 Jul 2027.

Enquiries to 07903 066402 or enquiries@shepherdstreettrust.co.uk.

Have ready

  • Completed application form (group or individual version)
  • Invoices, quotations, price lists, drawings, plans, tenders or planning permission as applicable (applications not considered without documentation)
  • Latest statement of accounts, or the completed financial information sheet if none
  • Payee details (bank account of the organisation or supplier website)
  • Evidence of exempt charity status for income tax, if applicable

For medical requests, medical history and a doctor's report. Individuals need supporting references; asylum seekers a case worker reference.

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