The Mayor's Community Trust Fund

Registration No 1138920

Funding applications from any organisations fostering a significant benefit for the people and community of Royston for a grant towards the setting up of a new project, capital scheme or help towards a special event or activity which will benefit the local community. Five grants were awarded for the period between April 1st 2024 to 31st March 2025 ranging from £250 to £500, with recipients including the Royston Speak Out Club, Home-Start, and the Royston Arts Society.

Applications for this year's Mayors Community Trust Fund Awards are now open. Please follow the link for more information and an application form. Forms are also available from the Town Council office. Applications must be submitted by Friday 6th February 2026.  

Community Grants

The Council wishes to encourage, support and promote volunteer organisations, clubs, groups and charities within Royston for the benefit of the Town.

The Grant Scheme is for grants of a value up to £500. Applications are considered four times per year in June, September, January and March at Full Council meetings. 

The closing dates for the coming year are: 

9th January 2026, 27th February 2026, 29th May 2026 and 4th September 2026.

Please follow these links for the Community Grants Policy and a Community Grant application form or you can collect a form and details from the Town Council Offices, Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7DA. Please return the completed form and supporting documents to deputytownclerk@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk. 

 

 

The Leete Charity Trust

Registration No 311084

Royston Town Council is the sole Trustee of The Leete Charity Trust and members serve on the committee to administer the fund. The Charity provide grants towards further education for students who live in Royston. Applications are considered three times per year. The closing date for the next batch of applications is 12th January 2026. 

The Leete Charity Trust Application Form can be downloaded here or you can collect a form and details from the Town Council Offices, Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7DA.

 The Brian Leslie Racher Charitable Trust

Registered Charity No 1108727

The activities are to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish boundaries of Royston and two miles from the parish St John the Baptist, Royston.  

 Download the BLRCT Main Grant Application Form or the BLRCT Individual Grant Application Form here.  

 

William Lee Charity

 Registered Charity No 210482

This is a local charity to help students at college and to give assistance to local poor. All applicants must be resident in Royston.

To apply, contact the clerk Mr D Jordan by phone 01763 241048 or post 2 Heathfield, Royston, Herts, SG8 5BW.