Boodles Charitable Trust

The Trust supports work across several areas, including education and welfare for children and youth, mental and physical health, clean water and sustainable development, support for women and families, humanitarian aid in emergencies, and the arts. Grants can fund projects, capital, core costs, capacity building, sponsorship, and aid, with a focus on delivering direct outcomes for marginalised groups. The Trust is particularly interested in initiatives that create lasting change for disadvantaged communities, whether through education, health, or environmental sustainability. While the Trust supports charities operating across the UK and internationally, particularly in Africa, it does not accept unsolicited applications, instead funding partner organisations selected by the trustees through personal introductions or proven alignment.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of any size, from grassroots to established organisations. There is no geographic base requirement, but the Trust focuses on projects in the UK and internationally, particularly in Africa. The Trust prioritises young people and those facing disadvantage, including marginalised groups. There is no religious restriction on applicants. However, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is reserved for partner organisations selected by the trustees through personal introductions or proven alignment with the Trust's values and interests. Charities that can demonstrate a strong connection to the Trust's family-driven approach and a potential for meaningful trustee engagement are more likely to be considered.

The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and only funds through personal introductions or proven alignment. It does not support proposals that lack the potential for meaningful trustee engagement, such as those that do not allow for site visits or personal involvement. Organisations that are not UK-registered charities are not eligible. The Trust also does not consider work that falls outside its core focus areas of youth, education, environment, and arts.

The Trust offers multi-year grants and funds a range of costs including projects, capital, core costs, capacity building, sponsorship, and aid. It favours long-term partnerships and direct outcomes for marginalised groups. The Trust works through personal introductions and proven alignment, not open applications. It takes a hands-on approach, including site visits and fundraising events, to ensure meaningful engagement with partner organisations. The Trust emphasises sustainability, measurable impact, and flexibility over rigid thematic boundaries.