The Chess Trust
Charity Number: 1160881
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | £99,200 (2023-24) |
| Grant Range | Variable - small grants from £100s to larger programme funding |
| Average Grant | Not disclosed |
| Application Method | Rolling / Invitation Only (for Accelerator Programme) |
| Geographic Focus | England, UK |
Contact Details
Phone: 020 7476 6324
Email: david.eustace01@btinternet.com
Website: https://chesstrust.org.uk/
Contact: Mr David Eustace
Funding Priorities
- Accelerator Programme: Major investment in talented junior chess players (under 18, by invitation only)
- Chess tournaments with norm opportunities
- Chess initiatives and centres (e.g., Sheffield Chess Centre)
- Armed Forces chess teams and championships
- Ukrainian refugee chess players (past programme)
- Development of amateur chess playing and practice
- Chess education for young people
What They Don't Fund
- Schools, colleges and universities (equipment/expenses) - schools directed to Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC)
- Set-up costs for new chess clubs
- Equipment for chess clubs
- Grants for juniors who did not make the Accelerator Programme
- Prison initiatives
- Professional chess activities
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How to Apply to The Chess Trust
General Grants: Any organisation or individual may apply. Application guidelines available at https://chesstrust.org.uk/?page_id=781. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Accelerator Programme: Invitation only, selection committee chooses top junior players annually based on outstanding tournament results and national rankings (typically top 5 in age group).
Note: Schools are NOT currently being supported and should apply to Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC) instead.
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