Charity of Stella Symons
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Warwickshire, West Sussex, England
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Charity of Stella Symons
The Charity of Stella Symons, established in 1968, is a generalist grant-making trust supporting charitable organisations across England and Wales. Its mission focuses on improving lives in local communities, particularly for those facing poverty, disadvantage, or vulnerability. The Trust operates with an inclusive ethos of social welfare and grassroots empowerment, aiming to respond flexibly to emerging needs through prudent governance and trustee judgement. It prioritises small, local charities with modest annual incomes, blending broad flexibility with a consistent focus on marginalised groups.
What Charity of Stella Symons funds
The Trust funds a diverse array of initiatives benefiting children and young people, low-income families, veterans, people with disabilities or health conditions, and those experiencing homelessness or isolation. Supported activities include community arts, advocacy, counselling, mentoring, food insecurity relief, volunteering, mental health services, dementia and cancer care, hospice support, education, heritage, and animal welfare. It operates UK-wide with a particular focus on Warwickshire and West Sussex, supporting both project and core costs.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, ideally small, local organisations with modest annual incomes. The Trust prioritises charities working with beneficiaries facing poverty, disadvantage, or vulnerability, including children and young people, low-income families, veterans, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness. It operates across England and Wales, with a particular emphasis on Warwickshire and West Sussex.
What Charity of Stella Symons doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund statutory bodies, individuals, or general appeals. It also excludes religious or political activities, projects that take place during school hours, and capital-heavy initiatives.
How they like to fund
The Trust supports both project and core costs, often with a preference for multi-year funding. It welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible charities, reflecting its flexible and responsive approach to grassroots needs.
How much does Charity of Stella Symons 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 Charity of Stella Symons
Charity of Stella Symons takes applications via online form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- 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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Charity of Stella Symons on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE CHARITY OF STELLA SYMONS, charity number 259638.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Charity of Stella Symons provide?
Charity of Stella Symons typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Charity of Stella Symons fund charities?
Charity of Stella Symons funds charities operating in Warwickshire, West Sussex, England.
Does Charity of Stella Symons accept unsolicited applications?
Charity of Stella Symons 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 Charity of Stella Symons?
Charity of Stella Symons takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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