Adrian Swire Charitable Trust

The Trust supports a wide range of charitable purposes, with a flexible approach determined by the trustees. It funds core costs, project delivery, salaries, and capital works. Grants may be unrestricted, allowing charities to use them for any purpose they require, or restricted toward a specific project, role, or area of work. This versatility helps charities address their most pressing needs, whether for operational stability, staff costs, or new buildings and equipment. The Trust operates throughout England and focuses on established charities that can demonstrate clear impact within their communities.

Applications are by invitation only, and the Trust works exclusively with registered charities. It welcomes approaches from charities that have been grant recipients before, as previous grantees are eligible to apply for up to three years of funding. The Trust tends not to award grants that exceed 10% of a charity’s total income, so it is best suited to organisations with a substantial income base that can benefit from a meaningful but proportionate contribution.

As an invitation-only funder, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; charities must be approached directly before they can apply. It does not fund individuals or organisations that are not registered charities. The Trust also generally avoids grants that represent more than 10% of a charity's total income, meaning very small charities may be less likely to receive support. No other exclusions are stated, and the broad charitable objects allow for a wide range of purposes.

The Trust offers both unrestricted and restricted grants. It typically provides multi-year funding, with previous grantees able to apply for up to three years. The Trust works by invitation only, so charities must be approached directly before submitting an application.