Carr-Gregory Trust
Could Carr-Gregory Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- London, Bristol
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Carr-Gregory Trust
The Carr-Gregory Trust is a long-established, low-profile grant-making charity that supports UK-registered charities working in arts, education, health, and social need, with a strong emphasis on benefiting communities in London and Bristol. Its mission centres on fostering societal wellbeing, cultural enrichment, and tangible improvements in health and education outcomes through modest, targeted philanthropy. Guided by trustee expertise and long-term relationships, the Trust prioritises practical interventions, ongoing operations, and repeat funding for proven organisations. The Trust is distinctive for its discreet, repeat-focused model and absence of a website or formal processes.
What Carr-Gregory Trust funds
The Trust funds a range of activities, including arts programmes, educational advancement, health services, and alleviation of social disadvantage. It covers both project-specific work and core costs, with occasional capital support. Grantees are typically small to medium-sized charities that demonstrate effective delivery and established need, focusing on emergency care, cultural institutions, and community support in its priority regions of London and Bristol, though exceptional cases elsewhere are considered.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities. There are no strict income limits, religious restrictions, or geographic mandates beyond the Bristol/London preference. The Trust prioritises small to medium-sized charities that demonstrate effective delivery and established need. New applicants face high competition, so an introductory letter is recommended.
What Carr-Gregory Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-charitable organisations or groups without a proven track record. It also avoids supporting entities that do not meet its informal, relationship-driven criteria for effective delivery and established need.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds both project-specific work and core costs, with occasional capital support. It prioritises repeat funding for proven organisations, reflecting a traditional, relationship-driven approach rather than formal strategies. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications, but new applicants should start with an introductory letter.
How much does Carr-Gregory Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Carr-Gregory Trust
Carr-Gregory Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Carr-Gregory Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE CARR-GREGORY TRUST, charity number 1085580.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Carr-Gregory Trust provide?
Carr-Gregory Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £5,000.
Where does Carr-Gregory Trust fund charities?
Carr-Gregory Trust funds charities operating in London, Bristol.
Does Carr-Gregory Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Carr-Gregory Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Carr-Gregory Trust?
Carr-Gregory Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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