You can apply for a grant from the Ephesian Fund as a PCC, Individual or other Organisation.

Please complete the application form and email it to [email protected].

Our current funding priorities

As a growing charity with limited funds, we are currently prioritising grants that:

• support mission and evangelism;
• enable new or expanding gospel initiatives; and
• provide seed funding or meet immediate, short-term needs.

We aim to act as a catalyst for gospel work, helping initiatives get started and thrive in their early stages. As such, we are unlikely to make long-term or multi-year funding commitments.

Requests we are less likely to fund at this stage

While we recognise the importance of many forms of ministry, we are currently less able to fund:

• theological or ministerial training;
• building or repair costs, particularly where the PCC or applicant organisation does not have secure tenure over the building.

This reflects the charity’s current capacity and focus rather than a judgement on the value of these areas. Our priorities may be reviewed as the charity grows.

How applications are considered

After an application has been submitted, it will be considered at the next trustees’ meeting. Applications for grants can be made at any time of the year, however, they will be held over until the next trustees’ meeting.

Applications will be assessed by the trustees for their suitability, demonstration of need, and compliance with the Charity’s purposes. The decision of the trustees on whether to provide support is final. The trustees are not obliged to provide an explanation to applicants in the event that their application is not successful.

Reporting requirements

For smaller grants of £10,000 or less in any year, the trustees require a written report once the money has been spent, setting out how it has been used.

For all larger grants over £10,000 in any year, the trustees require a written report every twelve months setting out the progress and achievements for the period covered and detailing any forthcoming changes to either the nature or the location of ongoing work. Any such changes need to be agreed in advance with the trustees.

For larger grants, a financial report will need to be provided as well, and the trustees may ask to see receipts and invoices. If the report provided is not adequate, or receipts and invoices are not provided when requested, this may affect the future release of funds.

Supporting documents

If you are an organisation, please include:

• your current governing document;
• your doctrinal basis, if applicable;
• your most recent set of accounts; and
• your safeguarding policy.

If you are an individual, please include:

• a letter of reference from your church leader.

If you have questions, please Contact Us.