Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Grants (UK and International) - Small

Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Grants (UK and International) - Small

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust
Amount: Up to £10,000
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust offers small grants for UK-based charities focused on wildlife and environmental conservation. Established in 1963, the trust supports innovative projects that contribute to conservation efforts and youth engagement in outdoor activities. Grants can cover start-up, core costs, or specific projects, with applications accepted year-round. However, only charities aligned with the trust's focus areas are eligible, ensuring funding is directed where it can make the most impact.

Overview

Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust EKCT was founded on the 12th March 1963, to provide a formal structure for Ernest and his family to devote time and resources to charitable activities. Ernest had two great passions in life: conservation of wildlife and the natural environment and the encouragement of youth enterprise and outdoor activity. These ideals along with the founding guidelines to support the family’s home county of Sussex, remain core areas of activity. Grants EKCT aims to ‘make a difference’. The trustees will consider all applications that fall within the trust’s area of activity from charities that are registered in the UK. Grants will be considered for start-up costs, core costs or for a specific project for which applicants have requested support. This could include a contribution towards a building/refurbishment project, purchase of specialist equipment or other similar capital expenditure, or assistance with running costs. Area of Grant Support (UK and International): Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Principal support is given to charities working in the following areas: Wildlife & Environmental Conservation (UK and International) Funding Small Grants Applications for Small Grants may be made at any time of year using the Small Grants Application Form. Trustees aim to consider applications and notify applicants within 60 days of receipt of an application form.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only UK based charities are funded.Only charities working in the listed areas/sectors are funded:Wildlife and Environmental Conservation (UK and International), Applications are only accepted once per year

Ineligibility

The following are unlikely to be considered for funding:Individuals or charities applying on behalf of individuals. Large national charities having substantial fund-raising potential, income from legacies and or endowment income. Organisations which have been registered with the Charity Commission or Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator for less than a year. Pre-school groups. Out of school play schemes including pre-school and holiday schemes. Charities not funded by any other charity. Local authorities. ‘Campaigning’ organisations. Charities whose main aim is to raise funds for other charities with substantial cash reserves. Animal rescue or animal welfare organisations. International food security projects. Given the Trust’s strong links with the county of Sussex, Trustees do not usually support proposals received from other regional ‘Wildlife Trusts’. Churches and places of worship outside of Cuckfield and Haywards Heath – please note; even within Cuckfield and Haywards Heath, grant opportunities for these purposes are extremely limited. Charities with multiple branch offices in Sussex are requested to telephone or email for advice before making an application.