Grants, ranging from £200 to £50,000 are available to UK registered charities against the following headings:
- Animal welfare
- Arts and museums
- Education and children
- Environment
- General charitable purposes
- International causes
- Local organisations
- Medical – including hospices and charities supporting people with cancer
The Trustees' current policy is to meet on an ad hoc basis to review all written appeals received on a quarterly basis and to consider each appeal on its individual merits. In the past, the Trust has demonstrated a strong preference for supporting charities whose services include Gloucestershire. The Trust has stated in its annual accounts that it does not expect there to be any significant changes to its grant-making in the immediate future.
Only successful applicants are notified of the trustees' decision. Donations are made without any commitment to future funding. Applications may be made at any time in writing.