C James Cadbury Charity

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Typical grants
£1,000 – £10,000
Applications
Not accepted

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About 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, it provides donations for general charitable purposes to registered charities and voluntary bodies across England and Wales. The Charity has a broad, generalist mission with no thematic restrictions, supporting diverse causes without prioritising sectors like health, education, or social justice. What makes the Charity distinctive is its deliberately open remit and classical governance, reflecting the Cadbury legacy of responsible, community-minded grant-making. It does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees select recipients from known organisations at their discretion, ensuring a flexible, responsive approach free from strategic plans or thematic silos.

What C James Cadbury Charity funds

The Charity funds a wide array of activities, including core costs and specific projects, typically for small to medium-sized organisations. One-off grants are adaptable to various charitable objects, though capital or emergency relief is rare and at the trustees' discretion. It supports diverse causes across England and Wales, with no thematic restrictions, meaning it can fund work in areas such as community development, social welfare, education, health, or nature conservation, depending on the trustees' choices. The Charity's open remit allows it to respond flexibly to the needs of known organisations, without being limited to particular sectors or outcomes.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales. The Charity primarily aids smaller entities, though there are no strict income thresholds, religious restrictions, or size limits. It does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees select recipients from known organisations at their discretion. This means charities that are not already known to the trustees are unlikely to receive funding, and the Charity does not have a public application process.

What C James Cadbury Charity doesn't fund

The Charity rarely funds capital projects or emergency relief, though these are at the trustees' discretion. It does not accept unsolicited applications, so it does not fund organisations that approach it without prior connection to the trustees. There are no other published exclusions, given its broad, generalist mission.

How they like to fund

The Charity provides one-off grants, typically for general charitable purposes, and can support both core costs and specific projects. It does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees select recipients from known organisations at their discretion, ensuring a flexible, responsive approach. The funding style is characterised by classical governance and prudent financial oversight, with no strategic plans or thematic silos guiding decisions.

How much does C James Cadbury Charity give?

£1,000 – £10,000

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How to apply to C James Cadbury Charity

C James Cadbury Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does C James Cadbury Charity provide?

C James Cadbury Charity typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.

Where does C James Cadbury Charity fund charities?

C James Cadbury Charity funds charities operating in the UK.

Does C James Cadbury Charity accept unsolicited applications?

C James Cadbury Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from C James Cadbury Charity?

C James Cadbury Charity 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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