Bellasis Trust

The Trust funds a range of activities including general charitable purposes, project work, core costs, service delivery, and welfare support. It supports disadvantaged youth, disabled individuals, the elderly, and health-related causes. While the Trust operates across the UK, its activity concentrates in England and Wales. Specific themes include respite care, habitat restoration, and other direct services for vulnerable groups, though the Trust remains open to a broad spectrum of charitable needs that align with its mission to address social disadvantage.

Eligible organisations must be UK-registered charities, with a preference for smaller groups of modest income. The Trust prioritises charities that deliver direct benefits to vulnerable groups, including disadvantaged youth, disabled individuals, the elderly, and those in need of health-related support. There are no religious restrictions. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded solely at the trustees' discretion, so charities cannot apply directly.

The Trust does not have a predefined list of exclusions beyond the requirement for UK charity status. It is a generalist funder, but its focus on social disadvantage and vulnerable groups means it is unlikely to support large national organisations or causes outside its priority areas. No religious or political restrictions apply.

The Trust awards grants solely at the trustees' discretion and does not accept unsolicited applications. It funds both core costs and project work, offering flexibility in how grants are used. Grants are typically one-off and unrestricted, reflecting the Trust's responsive and trustee-led approach. There are no formal processes or application forms.