Application Deadlines: Scholarships – 5 February & Grants - 31 May
About the Foundation of St Matthias
About the Foundation of St Matthias
Welcome to the St Matthias Foundation, a charity committed to offering financial support
to further the education/projects of those people and organisations who seek to promote
the mission of the Church of England and make a positive difference to society.
Welcome to the St Matthias Foundation, a charity committed to offering financial support to further the education/projects of those people and organisations who seek to promote the mission of the Church of England and make a positive difference to society.
The 5 Missions of the
Church of England
Welcome to the St Matthias Foundation, a charity committed to offering financial support to further the education/projects of those people and organisations who seek to promote the mission of the Church of England and make a positive difference to society.
The 5 Missions of the
Church of England
Are you eligible for funding?
Our funding is available to individuals who are over 18 and organisations that are seeking funding for specific projects. We particularly encourage applications from those committed to:
social welfare work
training to be ministers of the Church of England or Christian churches in communion
chaplaincy for students in higher or further education
community workers
youth workers
teachers, supervisors or pre-school groups
study of music or other arts subject to the main object of the charity.
We seek to fund those whose education or training will contribute to creating a healthy
society for all, enhance religious education and spread God’s love.
Are you eligible for funding?
Our funding is available to individuals who have completed secondary school and institutions that are seeking funding for specific projects. We particularly encourage applications from those committed to: social welfare work, training to be ministers of the Church of England or Christian churches in communion, chaplaincy for students in higher or further education, community workers, youth workers, teachers, supervisors or pre-school groups, study of music or other arts subject to the main object of the charity.
We seek to fund those whose education or training will contribute to creating a healthy society for all, enhance religious education and spread God’s love.
Are you eligible for funding?
Our funding is available to individuals who have completed secondary school and institutions that are seeking funding for specific projects. We particularly encourage applications from those committed to: social welfare work, training to be ministers of the Church of England or Christian churches in communion, chaplaincy for students in higher or further education, community workers, youth workers, teachers, supervisors or pre-school groups, study of music or other arts subject to the main object of the charity.
We seek to fund those whose education or training will contribute to creating a healthy society for all, enhance religious education and spread God’s love.
Past recipients of funding from the St Matthias Foundation
What type of funding do we offer?
We have three categories of funding available: Personal Grants, Corporate Grants and
Scholarships. Personal grants are once-off grants that range between £500 to £3,000.
Organisations seeking funding towards specific projects that align with our funding
objectives may apply for a once-off Corporate Grant, with the value of the grant being at the
Trustee’s discretion. If you have been successful in receiving a personal/corporate grant you can also apply for further funding in subsequent years. We also award a select few Scholarships to exemplary students in full or part-time study and the Foundation can award up to £10,000 annually.
We take pride in the diverse range of projects and scholars we have supported in the past, details of which can be found on our website. We encourage all potential applicants to apply and make a significant impact in their chosen field of study or project.
Who are we?
Trustees
The Trust has special links to 3 Church of England Dioceses that cover the geographical
regions of Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset. As such, our board
of Trustees includes twelve nominated Trustees from these dioceses, who bring various
spiritual, educational and financial skills to the table. The board also consists of 3 co-opted
Trustees, whose skills compliments the objectives of the Foundation.
Management team
Our dedicated team, led by Chief Operations Officer Caroline McConnell, Clerk and Administrator Sarah Haughan, and Finance Manager Elizabeth Britton, is committed to supporting our applicants and beneficiaries in their educational journey.
What type of funding do we offer?
We have three categories of funding available: Personal Grants, Corporate Grants and
Scholarships. Personal grants are once-off grants that range between £500 to £3,000. Organisations seeking funding towards specific projects that align with our funding objectives may apply for a once-off Corporate Grant, with the value of the grant being at the Trustee’s discretion. A select few Scholarships are awarded to exemplary students in full or part-time study and the Foundation can award up to £10,000 annually.
We take pride in the diverse range of projects and scholars we have supported in the past, details of which can be found on our website. We encourage all potential applicants to apply and make a significant impact in their chosen field of study or project.
Who are we?
Trustees
The Trust has special links to 3 Church of England Dioceses that cover the geographical regions of Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset. As such, our board of Trustees includes twelve nominated Trustees from these dioceses, who bring various spiritual, educational and financial skills to the table. The board also consists of 3 co-opted Trustees, whose skills compliments the objectives of the Foundation.
Management team
Our dedicated team, led by Chief Operations Officer Ms Caroline McConnell, Clerk and Administrator Mrs Sarah Haughan, and Finance Manager Mrs Elizabeth Britton, is committed to supporting our applicants and beneficiaries in their educational journey.
What type of funding do we offer?
We have three categories of funding available: Personal Grants, Corporate Grants and Scholarships. Personal grants are once-off grants that range between £500 to £3,000. Organisations seeking funding towards specific projects that align with our funding objectives may apply for a once-off Corporate Grant, with the value of the grant being at the Trustee’s discretion. A select few Scholarships are awarded to exemplary students in full or part-time study and the Foundation can award up to £10,000 annually.
We take pride in the diverse range of projects and scholars we have supported in the past, details of which can be found on our website. We encourage all potential applicants to apply and make a significant impact in their chosen field of study or project.
Who are we?
Trustees
The Trust has special links to 3 Church of England Dioceses that cover the geographical regions of Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset. As such, our board of Trustees includes twelve nominated Trustees from these dioceses, who bring various spiritual, educational and financial skills to the table. The board also consists of 3 co-opted Trustees, whose skills compliments the objectives of the Foundation.
Management team
Our dedicated team, led by Chief Operations Officer Ms Caroline McConnell, Clerk and Administrator Mrs Sarah Haughan, and Finance Manager Mrs Elizabeth Britton, is committed to supporting our applicants and beneficiaries in their educational journey.
The 5 Missions of the
Church of England
Funding criteria to be aware of
Applicants must study at a UK based institution (including distance learning). Although we
welcome applications from across the UK, the Trustees have a preference for applicants who
live or study in the geographical regions of Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire
and Somerset. We are unable to fund applicants who study outside of the UK but will
support overseas visits if they are integral to the course or necessary for research.
How was the St Matthias Foundation formed?
The Foundation of St Matthias is a trust, formed following the closure and sale of the College of St Matthias in 1979. The College was a Church of England College of Education but following a decline in the birth-rate and a reduction in the number of teachers required for training, the then Secretary of State for Education and Science requested that the college be closed. The assets were sold and the income invested to form a trust fund.
Funding criteria to be aware of
Applicants must study at a UK based institution (including distance learning). Although we
welcome applications from across the UK, the Trustees have a preference for applicants who live or study in the geographical regions of Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire
and Somerset. We are unable to fund applicants who study outside of the UK but will support overseas visits if they are integral to the course or necessary for research.
How was the St Matthias Foundation formed?
The Foundation of St Matthias is a trust, formed following the closure and sale of the College of St Matthias in 1979. The College was a Church of England College of Education but following a decline in the birth-rate and a reduction in the number of teachers required for training, the then Secretary of State for Education and Science requested that the college be closed. The assets were sold and the income invested to form a trust fund.
Funding criteria to be aware of
Applicants must study at a UK based institution (including distance learning). Although we welcome applications from across the UK, the Trustees have a preference for applicants who live or study in the geographical regions of Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset. We are unable to fund applicants who study outside of the UK but will support overseas visits if they are integral to the course or necessary for research.
How was the St Matthias Foundation formed?
The Foundation of St Matthias is a trust, formed following the closure and sale of the College of St Matthias in 1979. The College was a Church of England College of Education but following a decline in the birth-rate and a reduction in the number of teachers required for training, the then Secretary of State for Education and Science requested that the college be closed. The assets were sold and the income invested to form a trust fund.
Our recipients
More about our impact
Ted
The St Matthias Trust’s support has not only facilitated his education but also his aspiration to become a professional musician, contributing to church music and enhancing the mission of the Church of England.
Jacob
The St Matthias Trust’s support has not only eased his financial burden but, “reaffirmed his commitment to his social mission and his faith”.
Michaela
Michaela's scholarship has been instrumental in allowing her to delve into her research, and has also “reinforced her commitment to enhancing theological education for a global church.”
Ted
The St Matthias Trust’s support has not only facilitated his education but also his aspiration to become a professional musician, contributing to church music and enhancing the mission of the Church of England.
Jacob
The St Matthias Trust’s support has not only eased his financial burden but, “reaffirmed his commitment to his social mission and his faith”.
Michaela
Michaela's scholarship has been instrumental in allowing her to delve into her research, and has also “reinforced her commitment to enhancing theological education for a global church.”
Ted
The St Matthias Trust’s support has not only facilitated his education but also his aspiration to become a professional musician, contributing to church music and enhancing the mission of the Church of England.
Jacob
The St Matthias Trust’s support has not only eased his financial burden but, “reaffirmed his commitment to his social mission and his faith”.
Michaela
Michaela's scholarship has been instrumental in allowing her to delve into her research, and has also “reinforced her commitment to enhancing theological education for a global church.”
Ted
The St Matthias Trust’s support has not only facilitated his education but also his aspiration to become a professional musician, contributing to church music and enhancing the mission of the Church of England.
Jacob
The St Matthias Trust’s support has not only eased his financial burden but, “reaffirmed his commitment to his social mission and his faith”.
Michaela
Michaela's scholarship has been instrumental in allowing her to delve into her research, and has also “reinforced her commitment to enhancing theological education for a global church.”
More about our impact