Grant Making
The key objectives for the Trust and Estate include:
The advancement of the Christian religion and the teaching and usage of Orthodox Churches of the East;
The relief of sickness and/or poverty;
The long-term maintenance of the character of the Estate, and the local environment, and:
Management of the woodlands and other features of the Estate for the public benefit and to facilitate public access where appropriate.
How to Apply
The Trustees meet three times a year to consider applications for donations to charities. Applications are generally considered where they meet all of the following criteria:
An applicant must be an established registered charity;
The grant should relate to activities in West Berkshire or neighbouring counties;
We are not able to give to overseas charities or funds;
Grants for projects rather than general running costs are favoured;
Grants should fit into one or more of the following categories:
The advancement of the Christian religion and particularly the Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches;
Community or Education facilities and provision of support;
Social and Welfare support and therapy.
Applications should be made in writing, including a copy of the most recent charity accounts. Send to:
The Gerald Palmer Eling Trust
Eling Estate Office, Wellhouse Lane, Hermitage, Newbury, Berkshire. RG18 9UF
For general enquiries, contact us.
Owing to the volume of applications we receive; where applications do not meet the above criteria, we regret that we may be unable to acknowledge your application. We are unable to entertain applications from overseas.