How to find grant-making trusts with the Charity Commission's Advanced Search
TA free, step-by-step video from Stacey at Money Tree Fundraising. Learn to build a filtered list of trusts that fit your cause and area.
What you will learn
Where to find Advanced Search on the Charity Commission website
How to filter by what a charity does, who it helps and where it works
The two grant-making boxes to tick so you find true grant-makers
How to find newly registered trusts using registration dates
How to sort by income and export your results to a spreadsheet
What to check next on each trust you shortlist
Who is it for
Fundraisers and charity leaders who research trusts and foundations, from building a first prospect list to checking an existing pipeline for gaps.
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About Stacey
Trust fundraising consultant, leads our trust work
Stacey has more than 20 years' experience in trust, foundation and major donor fundraising, including seven years at PDSA. Her grants include £400,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and two National Lottery awards. She hosts Let's Chat Trust Fundraising every month.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. The Charity Commission register is free to use.
Does it replace a paid funder database?
No. Advanced Search finds registered grant-making charities and lets you filter them. The video does not cover grant histories or funding priorities, so you will still need to check each trust's accounts and published guidance.
Does it cover Scotland?
No. Scottish charities are regulated by OSCR, and the video says so.
How long is the video?
About 13 minutes
What are the follow-up emails?
Three short emails from Stacey after the video link.