Boltini Trust
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- Where they fund
- Surrey, West Sussex, UK
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Boltini Trust
The Boltini Trust is a family charitable trust founded by Anthony Bolton, a former investment fund manager. Governed by trustees from the Bolton family, its mission is to support deserving UK charities undertaking worthwhile activities, guided by the trustees' personal judgment of effectiveness and impact. The trust emphasises the home counties of England, particularly Surrey and West Sussex, while remaining open to national causes. It has a specialism in the arts, especially musical organisations focused on contemporary music. The trust funds a broad range of general charitable purposes, including arts and culture, social welfare for disadvantaged, homeless, and vulnerable groups, youth counselling, and local community development. It offers flexible grant types—project funding, core costs, and unrestricted support—for well-governed charities delivering identifiable local or national impact, spanning small community groups to larger established organisations.
What Boltini Trust funds
The trust supports a broad range of charitable purposes, with a specialism in the arts, particularly musical organisations focused on contemporary music. It also funds social welfare for disadvantaged, homeless, and vulnerable groups, youth counselling, and local community development. Examples of supported work include the Royal Philharmonic Society, Church Housing Trust, and Midhurst Community Hub in West Sussex. The trust prioritises the home counties of England, especially Surrey and West Sussex, but remains open to national causes. It funds project costs, core costs, and unrestricted support for charities delivering identifiable local or national impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies. Priority is given to organisations in or benefiting the home counties of England, particularly Surrey and West Sussex, though applications from elsewhere in the UK are considered. No income thresholds apply. The trust has no religious restrictions. Unsolicited applications are welcomed via email or post.
How they like to fund
The trust offers flexible grant types, including project funding, core costs, and unrestricted support. It welcomes unsolicited applications via email or post. Grants range from a few thousand pounds to larger amounts, and the trust supports both small community groups and larger established organisations.
How much does Boltini Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Boltini Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Boltini Trust
Boltini Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Boltini Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE BOLTINI TRUST, charity number 1123129.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Boltini Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Boltini Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Boltini Trust fund charities?
Boltini Trust funds charities operating in Surrey, West Sussex, UK.
Does Boltini Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Boltini Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Boltini Trust?
Boltini Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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