Christian Aid

Charity Number: 1105851

Annual Expenditure: £82.4M
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia ... [36 more]

Contact Info

Website: www.christianaid.org.uk

Phone: 020 7620 4444

Email: info@christian-aid.org

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Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: £90.6m (2023)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Not specified
  • Grant Range: Varies by programme
  • Geographic Focus: International (25 countries), with UK engagement

Contact Details

Website: www.christianaid.org.uk

Email: info@christian-aid.org

Phone: 020 7620 4444

Partnership Applications: ngprocurement@christian-aid.org

Community Partnerships: cpartnership@christian-aid.org

Overview

Founded by British and Irish churches, Christian Aid is a major UK charity (registered number 1105851) focused on fighting global poverty and injustice. With an annual income of £90.6 million (2023), the organization has seen 16% growth after previous declines. Christian Aid works in 25 countries through 260 implementing partners, directly reaching 4.5 million people and indirectly impacting 19.3 million. The organization is undergoing transformation to shift more power and resources to local partners and communities, emphasizing survivor and community-led responses to emergencies and development challenges.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

  • Partnership Grants: Funding provided to local implementing partners worldwide
  • Emergency Response Grants: Cash grants for community-led rebuilding efforts (e.g., Ukraine response through Heritage Foundation)
  • Community Partnership Projects: 85% of raised funds support specific projects, 15% supports organizational operations

Priority Areas

  • Emergency humanitarian response
  • Long-term development work
  • Community-led rebuilding efforts
  • Climate resilience and adaptation
  • Poverty alleviation and social justice

What They Don't Fund

  • Organizations without clear poverty alleviation focus
  • Projects not aligned with community-led development principles
  • Direct individual grants (focus is on organizational partnerships)

Governance and Leadership

Christian Aid operates as a partnership of people, churches and local organizations. The organization emphasizes working “with and through” churches locally, regionally and nationally. Leadership has prioritized transformational change to put “more power and resources in the hands of local partners and communities.”

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

  • Partnership Applications: Submit application form via email to ngprocurement@christian-aid.org
  • Community Partnerships: Contact cpartnership@christian-aid.org or local Christian Aid office
  • Application forms available through periodic calls for partnership

Decision Timeline

Not publicly specified - varies by programme type

Success Rates

Not publicly available

Reapplication Policy

Not specified in available documentation

Application Success Factors

  • Community-Led Approach: Projects must demonstrate community ownership and leadership
  • Alignment with Poverty Focus: Clear connection to poverty alleviation and social justice
  • Local Partnership Model: Preference for working through established local organizations
  • Emergency Response Capacity: Ability to respond quickly to humanitarian crises
  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience in development or humanitarian work
  • Faith-Sensitive Approach: Understanding of Christian Aid's church-based origins while serving all communities

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Christian Aid primarily funds international development and humanitarian work, not UK domestic projects
  • Strong emphasis on partnership rather than traditional grant-giving relationships
  • Community-led and survivor-led response approaches are highly valued
  • Applications should demonstrate how local communities will have control over resources and decision-making
  • Faith-based organizations may have advantages, but Christian Aid serves all communities regardless of faith
  • Focus on long-term relationships rather than one-off funding
  • Ability to respond to emergencies and humanitarian crises is valued

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