Victoria Homes Trust

About the Fund:

The Victoria Homes Trust is a NI-based funder that funds only registered charities in Northern Ireland.​ Aims to assist the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people under 21 years of age. The Trust's policy is to provide small grants in support of local projects which benefit children and young people.

Scheme details

The main objects of the Victoria Homes Trust are: 

  • To help and educate young people of both sexes under the age of 21;

  • To develop their physical, mental, spiritual and moral capacities so that they grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that there conditions of life may be improved:

  • To assist in the training of young people to enable them to maintain themselves at the termination of their education and training;

  • To assist other non-statutory bodies in carrying out any of the above objects.

The needs of young people are many and the Trust does not wish to overly restrict the scope of applications received by it, however, projects addressing the following needs of children and young persons are particularly welcome:

  • Alcohol and drugs abuse

  • Homelessness

  • Counselling for those in need of guidance, advice and support

Who can apply?

You must be a charity registered in the UK to apply. (or on the deemed list of charities with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and awaiting the call forward to apply - you may be asked for evidence of your status in this regard). 

How to apply?

At present, the Trust considers grants twice in the year and should be received on or before the 30th April or 30th November. Applications will only be considered on these deadlines twice a year. Visit the Victoria Homes Trust website for more details.