Equine grant applications are being sought from members of the NEWC and any charity actively working towards membership.
Elderly applications are currently on hold while we review our elderly grant giving process, we will update on the elderly grant application process in May 2026 following completion of the review.
If you are a UK registered equine or elderly charity and you are interested in applying for a grant from the Elise Pilkington Charitable Trust please have a look at the general guidelines below. Applications can only be considered from UK registered Charitable Organisations.
The Trustees generally meet twice a year in the spring and the autumn to review applications for grants. Exact deadlines for applications will be posted on this page.
Trustees seek grant applications for projects which meet the Trusts funding criteria which should be for capital projects or time limited specific projects. Applicants are asked to give particular attention to the criteria set out under Equine Grants and Elderly Grants. All applications must demonstrate that all beneficiaries are elderly frail (drawing on BGS guidance ) If this is not clearly outlined this will result in the application not progressing.
Equine Grants
Equine welfare grants are normally only considered from charities that are members of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) or charities that are proactively working towards membership of NEWC. Membership of NEWC ensures equine charities are working to improve equine welfare standards and adopting industry best practice.
The Trust is particularly interested in supporting initiatives that take a proactive and creative approach to tackling the root causes of welfare issues. Projects may include practical interventions, education, or other innovative solutions designed to prevent suffering before it occurs. You may include core costs if they directly support delivery of your project (e.g. staff time, rent, utilities used for this work).
Please use the below form for applications.
EPT-Equine Grant Application 2026
Elderly Grants
Elderly applications are currently on hold.
The Trustees are undertaking a review of the elderly grant criteria and will place an update here in May 2026 when the review is complete.
Deadline for the next meeting
The next round of equine funding will be in Autumn 2026.
The deadline for applications for the next funding round will be 28th August 2026.
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