About us
Creating a vibrant and connected community
We are a grant giving charity that derives its income from the properties and funds of two charities, the Guild and College estates, whose origins go back to the 13th Century. Read more about our history.
We usually award over £2million each year to support charities, organisations, projects, events, groups, clubs, schools and individuals across Stratford-upon-Avon to do incredible things for our community.
From small grants of up to £2000 to larger and multi-year grants, we fund, engage and empower people to realise their aspirations and make a difference. We prioritise our grants to maximise our impact in the town.
We run a wide range of community development activities and events throughout the year to build relationships and put us at the heart of our town to make sure we are responding to local need. We also hold a number of events just for our members bringing them closer to our work and giving them an opportunity to meet us and each other. If you’d like to join us as a member, it’s free and only takes a moment.
The Trust through its endowed estate, assets and grants is uniquely placed to support the local community.
You can find out more about our work by reading our 2024 Annual Review
We love working with the Town Trust because we share the same values. They are inclusive, empathetic, welcoming, respectful, believing, ethical, professional, and totally focused on their beneficiaries, they are also fun. Together, we have transformed support for survivors of sexual violence, and those who support them, in the town. Their championing of a cause that many still find taboo, is testimony to the values that run throughout the whole organisation. Thank you.
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Latest news
Wild Wood Connection Project funding boost
24 July 2026
The Wild Wood Connection Project recently received one of our Large Community Grants to help them continue their
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Tea and Talk with our CEO this summer
16 July 2026
Our CEO Matthew Poole invites you to drop in for a cuppa and a chat on Wednesday 5th August: This summer, I’d love to
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Trustee Election Results
3 June 2026
A huge thank you to everyone who made our recent Trustee elections a success by either putting themselves forward as a
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Funding boost for charities and schools in Stratford
18 March 2026
Stratford Town Trust has awarded discretionary grants of over £1.3 million to charities, community groups, schools and
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