The Focolare Trust
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Trust gives priority to Focolare projects and offers occasional, needs-based support to close relatives of consecrated members, so a grant writer should first check whether their work or beneficiaries fit one of these.
- Its geographic focus is given as Great Britain.
- Grant decisions are made in consultation with those responsible for the Movement in Britain, its regional headquarters, the General Council and local focolares, so a link to the Movement is likely to matter more than a cold application.
- No application process is published in the annual report, the register entry or the website, so the sensible first step is to use the contact shown to ask how to proceed.
- Annual giving is £390,255 according to the annual report, which may include grants to individuals, and no grant range is stated, so plan any request without a published size to aim for.
Overview
The Focolare Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 279072).
The Focolare Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 279072). Its main objectives are the advancement of the Christian religion, the prevention or relief of poverty, and the promotion of education. Priority is given to Focolare projects, with occasional, needs-based support offered to close relatives of consecrated members, and annual giving is £390,255 according to the annual report.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 March 2025) only. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 30 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The Trust prioritises Focolare projects and gives occasional needs-based support to close relatives of consecrated members. Its support includes consecrated members in Great Britain and at international centres, as well as initiatives in developing countries. Overseas grants are coordinated internationally through charitable arms to support areas of significant need. More broadly, it supports international projects, communities affected by disasters and people in need in Great Britain. Its work advances the Christian religion, relieves poverty and promotes education, while fostering unity through dialogue across Christian denominations, faiths and society. It also accompanies young people and families, builds community in local areas, and supports ecumenical and interreligious dialogue locally and abroad.
Themes
- Christian religion
- Poverty relief
- Education
- Disaster relief
- Focolare projects
Geographic Focus
Great Britain.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- The Trust gives priority to Focolare projects.
- Grant-making decisions are made in consultation with those responsible for the Movement in Britain, its regional headquarters, the General Council and local focolares.
Where they fund
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Grants
Not included above: 3 with no named recipient; 1 line covering other, unnamed recipients (£63,769).
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2021 | £2,294,252 | £898,808 | £411,457 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2021 |
| year to 31 March 2022 | £744,103 | £784,880 | £357,744 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2022 |
| year to 31 March 2023 | £894,921 | £1,067,396 | £529,558 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £1,231,324 | £1,464,200 | £831,384 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £1,267,982 | £934,218 | £390,255 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 5 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2021; year to 31 March 2022; year to 31 March 2023; year to 31 March 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- focolare.org/gb
- focolare.org/gb/write-to-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile rests on the charity’s filed accounts and register entry only, so check with the funder directly before applying.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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