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The Ephesian Fund

The Ephesian Fund grants

The Ephesian Fund is an evangelical Christian charity that funds churches, Christian organisations and individuals in sympathy with its Statement of Faith (the Church of England Evangelical Council's Basis of Faith). Much of its money is directed by donor parishes, but it also takes applications, currently prioritising mission and evangelism, new or expanding gospel initiatives, and seed funding or immediate short-term needs. It is unlikely to make long-term or multi-year commitments.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Amount not specified
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Parochial church councils, other organisations and individuals in the UK who are in agreement with the Fund's Statement of Faith, the Basis of Faith of the Church of England Evangelical Council including its Additional Declarations
  • Individuals must be genuine in their profession of evangelical Christian faith
  • Organisations working with children or vulnerable adults must have suitable safeguarding policies
  • Beneficiaries may be asked to confirm their agreement with the Statement of Faith annually, and grants may have to be repaid if they cease to act consistently with it

What it funds

  • Mission and evangelism
  • New or expanding gospel initiatives
  • Seed funding or immediate, short-term needs

What it will not fund

  • Long-term or multi-year funding commitments (unlikely)
  • Theological or ministerial training (less likely at present)
  • Building or repair costs, particularly where the applicant does not have secure tenure over the building (less likely at present)
  • Support in kind, such as paying a third party for accommodation or premises
  • Individuals or organisations outside the UK

How to apply

  1. Download the Grant Making Policy and the application form from the Applying for a Grant page
  2. Complete the form and email it to the Fund with your supporting documents
  3. Your application is considered at the next trustees' meeting

Applications can be made at any time but are held over to the next trustees' meeting. Reporting: a written report once the money is spent for grants of £10,000 or less a year; annual progress and financial reports for larger grants.

Have ready

  • Organisations: your current governing document
  • Organisations: your doctrinal basis, if applicable
  • Organisations: your most recent set of accounts
  • Organisations: your safeguarding policy
  • Individuals: a letter of reference from your church leader

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