C James Cadbury Charity

The C James Cadbury Charity, established in 1976 in memory of C James Cadbury from the philanthropic Cadbury family, is a grant-making trust rooted in Quaker values of community, stewardship, and social responsibility. Governed by trustees including Thomas Harper Cadbury and Lucy Cadbury—who have interests in nature conservation and philanthropy—it provides donations for general charitable purposes to registered charities and voluntary bodies across England and Wales. With a broad, generalist mission, it lacks thematic restrictions, supporting diverse causes without prioritisation of sectors like health, education, or social justice, and emphasises flexible, responsive funding through prudent financial oversight and no staff or trading arms.

It funds a wide array of activities, including core costs and specific projects for small to medium-sized organisations, with one-off grants adaptable to various charitable objects, though capital or emergency relief is rare and at trustees' discretion. There are no published preferences for particular beneficiaries, interventions, or outcomes, making it suitable for general support across communities.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales, with no strict income thresholds, religious restrictions, or size limits, though it primarily aids smaller entities. Notably, it does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees select recipients from known organisations at their discretion, with ad hoc meetings and no deadlines or public process.

Typical grants range from £1,000 to £10,000, often £2,000–£5,000. Distinctive for its Cadbury legacy and deliberately open remit—unlike targeted trusts—this charity stands out for classical governance, sustained impact via reserves, and alignment with responsible, community-minded grant-making free from strategic plans or thematic silos.