Revenue grants, usually for between £500 and £5,000, are available for UK charitable organisations to increase knowledge and appreciation of any matters of literary, musical, theatrical, historic, artistic, architectural or aesthetic interest. The Trust’s previous funding suggests some preference for supporting London-based charities.
The primary object of the Old Possum’s Practical Trust charity is to increase knowledge and appreciation of any matters of literary, musical, theatrical, historic, artistic, architectural or aesthetic interest. However, the Trust is not limited to that primary object and considers all worthwhile causes carefully.
Since the charity was founded in 1990, it has awarded grants in excess of £22 million. Grants are usually paid in the following categories:
- Support for the arts
- Support for disadvantaged groups
- Support for educational projects, and
- Support for freedom of speech initiatives
The majority of grants tend to be for between £500 and £5,000 and are given for revenue projects. The occasional higher award is also made. Grants can be for up to 3 years.
Charitable organisations interested in applying are requested to use the Contact Form on the Trust’s website (scroll down the page) in the first instance. The Trust may be contacted at any time.
Please note that the Trust does not acknowledge applications and only gets in touch with applicants once a decision has been made or if it requires further information.