Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- Hampshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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charlottebonhamcartercharitabletrust.org.ukAbout Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust
The Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust was established to continue the philanthropic interests of Lady Charlotte Bonham-Carter during her lifetime. The trustees are principally concerned with supporting organisations and projects that reflect her particular interests, including the arts, projects of cultural interest, preservation of the countryside, support for young carers and older people, and early intervention projects for disadvantaged children and young people. The Trust prefers to fund smaller charities where its grants can make a genuine impact, rather than those holding substantial funds in reserve. The Trust works within Hampshire, giving preference to charities based in the county.
What Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a range of causes that were of particular interest to Lady Charlotte Bonham-Carter, including the arts, cultural heritage projects, and the preservation of the countryside. They also support work benefiting young carers, older people, and early intervention projects for disadvantaged children and young people. The Trust focuses its grantmaking on organisations working in Hampshire, preferring smaller charities where its funding can make a meaningful difference in the local community.
Who can apply
Registered charities based in Hampshire are eligible to apply to the Trust. The trustees give preference to smaller charities rather than those holding substantial reserves. The Trust's beneficiaries include children, young people, older people, and carers. Applications from individuals are not accepted.
What Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund faith-based organisations, animal charities, or projects related to physical health. They also exclude Scouts, Girl Guides, large medical research charities, major capital appeals where their grant would not make a major difference, projects outside the UK, and sponsorship for individuals raising funds on behalf of charities.
How much does Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust give?
Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 16 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- 2 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
The Trustees are principally concerned to support organisations and projects which were of particular interest to Lady Charlotte Bonham-Carter during her lifetime including the arts, projects of cultural interest, preservation of the countryside, support for young carers and older people, and early intervention projects for disadvantaged children and young people. Prefer to support smaller charities, where their funding can make an impact, rather than those holding substantial funds in reserve.
The full exclusions list (5)
- Scouts, Girl Guides or similar groups
- large medical research charities
- major capital appeals where their grant would not make a major difference
- projects outside the UK
- sponsorship for individuals raising funds on behalf of charities
Good to know
How to apply to Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust
Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust's application asks
We hold the 2 questions from Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“What does the charity do, and what is the purpose of the application?”
“What are the details of the funds required, the funds raised so far and the timescale involved?”
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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust provide?
Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.
Where does Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust fund charities?
Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Hampshire.
Does Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Scouts, Girl Guides or similar groups; large medical research charities; major capital appeals where their grant would not make a major difference; projects outside the UK; sponsorship for individuals raising funds on behalf of charities. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust?
Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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