Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust
The Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust is a UK-registered charity that primarily supports West Buckland School while also making discretionary grants to other charities in education and health. Its mission centres on delivering tangible, measurable benefits, particularly for well-motivated young people who face barriers to completing their studies. The Trust’s ethos emphasises targeted philanthropy, outcome-oriented funding, and the empowerment of disadvantaged youth through strategic support. Operating without paid staff, the Trust relies on trustee-led decision-making. It prioritises projects that demonstrate clear, quantifiable impact, reflecting a commitment to prudent stewardship and practical outcomes.
What Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a range of interventions within education and health. In education, it supports widening access, environmental learning, and skills development. In health, it backs cancer support, cardiac screening, mental health services, disability access, and end-of-life care. Grants are directed toward practical projects that enhance life chances and wellbeing for children, youth, and vulnerable groups. Examples include youth mental health programmes, accessible outdoor activities, and community-based initiatives. The Trust focuses its funding on organisations in England, with a preference for projects that foster opportunity amid disadvantage.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities delivering public benefit within the UK. The Trust prioritises well-motivated young people facing barriers to completing their studies, as well as children, youth, and vulnerable groups more broadly. There are no income thresholds or size restrictions; charities of all scales, from small local groups to large national organisations, may be considered. However, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Instead, trustees proactively identify and select recipients, potentially contacting them for further details. Most funding is directed to organisations in England.
What Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund general support without robust evidence of impact. It typically avoids unrestricted or capital expenditure, focusing instead on project costs. Funding is limited to charities working within education and health, and primarily in England. The Trust does not consider unsolicited applications.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds project costs rather than unrestricted or capital expenditure. Grants are typically modest and focused on delivering measurable outcomes. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees proactively identify and select recipients. Decisions are made by trustees, who may contact organisations for further information. The Trust’s approach is characterised by targeted, outcome-oriented philanthropy.
How much does Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust
Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust provide?
Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust fund charities?
Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust?
Aubrey Orchard-Lisle Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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