# Small Mercies Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212314 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212314)
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/small-mercies-trust

We give small, one-off grants to individuals facing financial hardship. Application for a grant is via a referral from other charities, advice agencies or support groups.We also give grants to charitable organisations who support such people.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Small Mercies Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Small Mercies Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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