The Radcliffe Trust Heritage and Crafts Scheme 2026

The Radcliffe Trust is currently accepting applications for its Heritage and Crafts Scheme 2026. This scheme supports organizations that develop, preserve, and advance the UK’s heritage and crafts skills.

🏛️ About The Radcliffe Trust Heritage and Crafts Scheme

The Radcliffe Trust offers grants to organizations focusing on:

• High-quality training programs.
• Conservation efforts.
• Capacity-building projects that ensure the sustainability of cultural heritage and crafts skills for future generations.

🎁 Benefits of The Radcliffe Trust Heritage and Crafts Scheme

• Typical grant range: £2,500–£7,500.
• Multi-year funding is rare and awarded only under exceptional circumstances.
• Applications can include photographs; brochures or CVs may be requested later.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this scheme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a UK charity, nonprofit, or recognized organization.
• Applications must be tied to a specific project (not general operating or endowment requests).
• Training organizations may apply for bursaries or fees.
• Applications cannot be submitted by individuals.
• A one-year gap is required after receiving a grant.
• Organizations funded for three consecutive years must take a one-year break.
• Projects must not have already started.

❌ Ineligible Applicants or Projects

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Mainstream schools.
• Nature conservation, land management, and garden projects.
• Capital costs or core operating costs.
• Projects focused solely on equipment or materials.
• Primarily therapeutic or social projects.
• Conceptual art.
• Conference-related costs.
• Endowment requests.
• Church of England churches (must apply through the Church Buildings Council).

📝 Application Date and Process

Step-by-Step Process

1. Confirm Eligibility
   Ensure your organization and project fall within the scheme’s scope and exclusions.

2. Develop a Clear Project Proposal
   Define objectives, outcomes, beneficiaries, and how the project strengthens heritage or craft skills.

3. Prepare Supporting Materials
   Include photographs if they clarify the project. Keep additional documents ready.

4. Submit Through the Organization
   Applications must be made by a recognized entity, not an individual.

5. Observe Reapplication Rules

   • Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in the next round.
   • Successful applicants must wait 12 months or until project completion.
   • Three consecutive years of support require a one-year break.

6. Await Assessment
   Additional documentation may be requested during the review process.

📅 Application Deadline

26 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the official page of The Radcliffe Trust Heritage and Crafts Scheme.
To apply, check the application guidelines.

Ensure your application is thorough and submitted on time to take advantage of this opportunity to support the UK's heritage and crafts!

• Typical grant range: £2,500–£7,500
• Multi-year funding is rare and awarded only under exceptional circumstances
• Applications can include photographs; brochures or CVs may be requested later