Grants, normally of under £2,000, are available to UK registered charities working in the UK and/or overseas for a diverse range of charitable causes, including support for the elderly, children and young people, the environment, church maintenance, the arts and sport.
The Benham Charitable Settlement supports registered charities working in many different fields, including charities involved in medical research, disability and handicap, the elderly, children and young people, the disadvantaged, overseas aid, missions to seamen, the welfare of ex-servicemen, wildlife, the environment and the arts.
The Trust also supports the Church of England, and the work of Christian mission throughout the world. Special emphasis is placed upon those churches and charitable organisations within the County of Northamptonshire where the Trust was founded by the late Cedric and Hilda Benham.
Applications may be made at any time in writing. The Trust meets every 6 months to review requests for grant support.