Brampton Trust
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- Existing partners only
- Decisions
- Once per year
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Brampton Trust
The Brampton Trust was established in 1909 by Lord and Lady Brampton (Sir Henry Hawkins, a prominent barrister and judge). It is a longstanding UK-registered charity dedicated to advancing Roman Catholic charitable purposes in England. Its core mission is to provide enduring philanthropic support to the Roman Catholic Church, grounded in values of Catholic benefaction, public service, and stewardship. The Trust features trustees including senior Catholic figures, emphasising legacy continuity and outcomes-driven governance. The Trust's funding is highly focused on the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth in London, supporting its general purposes and specific activities such as its Community Nursing Service and free hospice care for vulnerable patients regardless of background. Support includes direct grants, interest-free loans, and substantial property leasing at peppercorn rents, enhancing healthcare sustainability and community health in London. The Trust is a unique, unwavering institutional partner rather than an open funder.
What Brampton Trust funds
The Trust's funding is concentrated on the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth in London, supporting its general purposes and specific activities such as its Community Nursing Service and free hospice care for vulnerable patients regardless of background. Support includes direct grants, interest-free loans, and substantial property leasing at peppercorn rents, enhancing healthcare sustainability and community health in London. The Trust's work is geographically confined to London and focuses on advancing Roman Catholic charitable purposes, primarily through healthcare services that deliver public benefit.
Who can apply
Eligibility is strictly limited to UK-registered charities that are Roman Catholic and geographically confined to London. The Trust's singular beneficiary is the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, and it accepts no unsolicited applications from other organisations. The Trust is a unique, unwavering institutional partner rather than an open funder, and its support is directed to existing partners only.
What Brampton Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes broad grantmaking, project-specific aid to outsiders, or non-Catholic causes. It accepts no unsolicited applications from organisations other than its established partner, the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides support through direct grants, interest-free loans, and substantial property leasing at peppercorn rents. It works exclusively with existing partners and does not accept unsolicited applications. The Trust's funding style is that of a long-term institutional partner, focusing on sustainability and outcomes-driven governance.
How much does Brampton Trust give?
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How to apply to Brampton Trust
Brampton Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically once per year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Brampton Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Brampton Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Brampton Trust fund charities?
Brampton Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Brampton Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Brampton Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Brampton Trust?
Brampton 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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