C S Kaufman Charitable Trust

The C S Kaufman Charitable Trust, established by trust deed on 13 March 1967, is a longstanding UK-registered charity governed by a board of family-linked trustees. Its core mission is to apply income and appropriate capital to charities or charitable purposes at the trustees' discretion, embodying a flexible, generalist approach within UK charity law. Funded sustainably by rental income from owned properties, the Trust prioritizes responsiveness to emerging needs, with no fixed thematic remit or strategic plans. Its distinctive family governance and asset-based model enable adaptive, trustee-directed grant-making, supporting both individuals and organizations across England and Wales without urban/rural or regional biases.

The Trust funds a broad spectrum of activities, including education and training, religious causes, children and young people, and support for people of particular ethnic or racial origins. Grants cover project work, core costs, or other charitable needs, reflecting a mixed beneficiary focus on communities and direct aid, with no dominant sectoral patterns.

Eligible entities include charities of all sizes and individuals, with no income thresholds, legal restrictions, or special criteria beyond charitable status. However, it is strictly invite-only, rejecting unsolicited applications; funding arises from trustee networks or referrals, with no public process, online forms, or guidance. Decisions occur ad hoc, without deadlines, rounds, or meeting schedules, and typical grant amounts remain undisclosed in accounts. Exclusions are limited to non-charitable purposes, setting it apart as a traditional, discreet private trust favoring reliable, broad-impact discretion over open competition.