Booth Charities
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Booth Charities
Booth Charities is an historic endowed grant-making charity, originating from an 18th-century bequest by Humphrey Booth. Its core mission is to enhance the welfare, education, health, and quality of life for Salford residents in Greater Manchester, particularly those facing disadvantage, hardship, or vulnerability. Rooted in local philanthropy, it emphasises equity, public benefit, and sustainable community development, stewarding legacy assets for enduring impact. The charity is ultra-local and generalist, blending historic tradition with adaptability to contemporary needs, funding both individuals and organisations without rigid thematic exclusions beyond its Salford mandate.
What Booth Charities funds
Booth Charities funds a broad spectrum of general charitable purposes, including education and training, poverty relief, health advancement, disability support, religious activities, and amateur sport. It supports children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, local charities, voluntary groups, and those in need. Grants are made for crisis aid, basic needs, educational access, health interventions, community facilities, and social inclusion initiatives such as food poverty relief, mental health support, youth engagement, and care for older adults. The charity operates with a strong Salford focus, with some extension to wider Lancashire.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups delivering services principally benefiting Salford inhabitants, with some extension to wider Lancashire. This includes grassroots organisations and established entities without specified income limits. The charity supports a wide range of beneficiaries, particularly children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and those in need. Organisations should have a clear local focus and demonstrate how their work aligns with the charity's mission to enhance welfare, education, health, and quality of life in the area.
What Booth Charities doesn't fund
Booth Charities does not fund organisations or individuals outside its geographic focus of Salford and parts of Lancashire. It has no rigid thematic exclusions, so it considers a wide range of charitable purposes within that area. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications, operating solely by invitation.
How they like to fund
Booth Charities operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. It funds both individuals and organisations, supporting project, core, capital costs, and direct aid. The charity prioritises collaborative, sustainable outcomes over narrow restrictions, working through advisory network recommendations to identify suitable recipients.
How much does Booth Charities give?
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How to apply to Booth Charities
Booth Charities does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Booth Charities provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Booth Charities directly for current funding levels.
Where does Booth Charities fund charities?
Booth Charities funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Booth Charities accept unsolicited applications?
Booth Charities does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Booth Charities?
Booth Charities 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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