Brian Mitchell Charitable Settlement

The Settlement supports a wide array of activities, including medical support, social welfare, health services, and child bereavement initiatives. Past grantees have included organisations aiding children, families, and health needs, such as those providing end-of-life care for children, support for bereaved families, and research into blood cancers. Grants cover both project costs and core organisational expenses, helping to foster resilience in small to medium-sized groups. The Trust operates throughout England, with a preference for locally rooted organisations in areas like London, East Sussex, Kent, and West Sussex. Its generalist scope means it can respond to diverse causes, from direct service delivery to capacity building, as long as they align with broad charitable aims.

Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities operating throughout England. The Trust prefers small to medium-sized charities, typically those with an annual income in a modest range, though this is a qualitative guide rather than a strict rule. It favours locally rooted organisations, especially those in London, East Sussex, Kent, and West Sussex. The Settlement does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, trustees select recipients internally, so charities cannot apply directly. There is no religious restriction, and the Trust supports a wide range of beneficiaries, including children, families, and those with health needs.

The Settlement does not fund individuals, capital grants, or designated programmes. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, as it selects its grant recipients internally. This means that charities cannot approach the Trust for funding; instead, the trustees identify and support organisations that align with their broad charitable aims.

The Settlement provides grants to UK-registered charities, covering both project costs and core organisational expenses. It typically awards grants in a modest annual range per organisation, occasionally higher, though these figures are indicative. The Trust works by invitation, selecting recipients internally rather than through an open application process, and decisions are made by the board of trustees. Its funding style is flexible and generalist, aiming to quietly bolster the impact of other organisations without direct operations.