Small grants, usually for under £1,000, are available to registered charities and community groups in England and Wales working in the areas of:
- the arts
- education
- the environment
- mental health
The Trust has a particular preference for supporting epilepsy and psychiatric research projects in Buckinghamshire and its neighbouring counties.
The Trust has also previously (occasionally) supported church projects and assistance towards disaster and famine relief in the developing world. A particular emphasis is placed on epilepsy and psychiatric research projects and assisting people with epilepsy and mental health conditions. Applications addressing these issues are likely to be prioritised for grant support.
The Trust sees itself as an enabling charity with the aim of promoting causes in its preferred areas of Buckinghamshire and its neighbouring counties.
The Trust has modest annual grant budget, usually around £50,000, from which it provides small grants, generally under £1,000 with the occasional higher award. There is no specific requirement for matched funding.
Further information about the Trust is available on the Charity Commission website.
Applications may be made at any time in writing.