Small and larger revenue grants are available to UK registered charities working in the UK and/or overseas for a wide range of charitable causes. Programmes which use education, the transfer of knowledge or empathy as the mediums of change are preferred, as are adolescent and post-adolescent programmes in England and self-sufficiency projects in the Developing World.
Grants are awarded to charities and causes which are known to the trustees or have been recommended to them by colleagues. A letter of introduction may therefore be the best way to contact the Trust in the first instance. A list of trustees is available in its Charity Commission entry.
The Trust tends to direct its grants toward known courses and where outcomes are measurable. Feedback and follow-ups are always requested from grant recipients and, where possible, a visit from the Trust is carried out to assess the outcomes and ensure awards are being used for the intended purpose.
The Trust seeks to establish a relationship with the charities it supports, developing an ongoing working relationship over a timescale 3-5 years. The Trust is less keen on supporting capital projects.
Applications may be submitted at any time and are reviewed by trustees on a regular basis.
Applications should be in writing and incorporate full details of the applying charity and the cause for which funding is requested. Further information about the Trust is available on its website.