Beatrice Laing Trust

The Beatrice Laing Trust was established in 1952 by Sir John Laing for the advancement of the evangelical Christian faith and the relief of poverty. The Trust supports four priority areas: church building projects that serve local communities; organizations offering practical services to disadvantaged groups including the homeless, elderly, ex-offenders, and former servicemen/women; organizations providing services to people with physical, mental, and learning difficulties, particularly special schools and transition support; and small-scale overseas development projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia focused on education and sustainable livelihoods. The Trust emphasizes supporting Christian organizations expressing faith through practical action. Grants typically range between £2,000 and £10,000, though larger grants are available for exceptional projects.