City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund
Could City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £7,500
- Where they fund
- City of London
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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citysolicitors.orgAbout City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund
The City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund, established in 1965 by members of the City of London Solicitors' Company (founded 1908), carries forward the livery company's long-standing tradition of charitable giving, relief of suffering, and civic responsibility. Rooted in the legal profession, the Fund prioritises support for UK-registered charities with strong legal or City of London connections. Its mission centres on access to justice, legal services for disadvantaged groups, human rights, and the welfare and professional development of lawyers and their dependants. The Fund favours grassroots and community groups, with no strict income limits, and supports both project costs and core funding. It is known for blending high-profile appeals with local justice projects, with decisions made by its members.
What City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund funds
The Fund supports charities operating primarily in the City of London and neighbouring boroughs, or those with demonstrable legal or City ties. Its focus areas include access to justice, legal services for disadvantaged groups, human rights, and the welfare and professional development of lawyers and their dependants. It has a particular interest in educational initiatives that promote social mobility in social welfare law, such as the Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund. The Fund also supports organisations linked to the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, or Livery Companies, and has supported groups like the Solicitors' Benevolent Association, Prisoners' Advice Service, and Spitalfields City Farm. Grants cover project costs, core funding, or general purposes.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, with grassroots and community groups particularly favoured. There is no strict income limit, and no geographic base is required, but a strong alignment with London or the legal profession is essential. The Fund prioritises charities operating primarily in the City of London and neighbouring boroughs, or those with demonstrable legal or City connections. It does not fund individuals, except for specific lawyer prizes.
What City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund doesn't fund
The Fund does not support individuals, apart from specific lawyer prizes. It also does not provide multi-year or repeat funding within a single cycle, and capital grants are excluded.
How they like to fund
The Fund provides one-off grants covering project costs, core funding, or general purposes. It welcomes unsolicited applications, and decisions are made by its members. The Fund blends high-profile appeals with local justice projects, reflecting its distinctive legal and City synergy.
How much does City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund 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 City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund
City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund provide?
City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund typically provides grants of £1,000 - £7,500.
Where does City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund fund charities?
City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund funds charities operating in City of London.
Does City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund accept unsolicited applications?
City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund 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 City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund?
City of London Solicitors' Company Charitable Fund takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically once per year.
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