Clapp Family Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£1,000 – £20,000
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Online form
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Clapp Family Charitable Trust

The Clapp Family Charitable Trust is a generalist funder established in 2007, supporting a wide range of charitable purposes across England and Wales. It operates with a flexible, responsive approach, prioritising simplicity and direct oversight. The Trust aims to enable established charities to deliver meaningful outcomes without prescriptive direction, reflecting a broad mission to address disadvantage, health needs, and social welfare. Its charitable objects are broad, allowing it to support exclusively charitable purposes in any part of the world, though it focuses on England and Wales. The Trust values impactful voluntary sector work with minimal barriers, making it an accessible funder for diverse charitable interventions.

What Clapp Family Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds a wide range of charitable activities including the advancement of health and saving lives, support for people with disabilities, animal welfare, and aid to other voluntary bodies. It provides project funding, core costs, unrestricted grants, and research programmes. The Trust supports both frontline service delivery and capacity building, as well as public health initiatives. All funding is directed to organisations operating in England and Wales. The Trust's funding covers work addressing disadvantage, health needs, and social welfare, with a particular focus on health and disability. It is open to a broad spectrum of charitable work, from small local projects to larger programmes, as long as they align with its general charitable purposes.

Who can apply

The Trust welcomes applications from UK-registered charities and community groups based in England and Wales. There are no income thresholds or size limits, making it accessible to both small grassroots organisations and larger charities. The Trust prioritises work benefiting people with disabilities, those with health needs, and individuals facing disadvantage. No religious restrictions apply. Unsolicited applications are welcome, and the Trust encourages charities to apply for support for their work. The Trust does not impose any geographic restrictions within England and Wales, and it considers applications from organisations of all sizes. It is particularly interested in supporting charities that deliver meaningful outcomes in their communities.

What Clapp Family Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not typically fund capital projects such as building works or major equipment purchases, unless the project directly furthers its charitable objectives. It also does not fund individuals or organisations outside England and Wales. The Trust does not impose religious restrictions or require match funding. There are no other specific thematic exclusions, and the Trust is open to a wide range of charitable work.

How they like to fund

The Trust offers flexible funding including project grants, core costs, unrestricted grants, and research support. It provides a variety of grant types, allowing charities flexibility in how they use the funds. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and values a straightforward, responsive approach. Its funding style is characterised by simplicity and direct oversight in its relationships with grantees.

How much does Clapp Family Charitable Trust give?

Clapp Family Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

£1,000 – £20,000

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 6 sourced facts

Clapp Family Charitable Trust (via Ludlow Funding Enquiry Gateway)Rolling applications
  • Online portal

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.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
DisabilityHealthMental health

How to apply to Clapp Family Charitable Trust

Clapp Family Charitable Trust takes applications via online form.

  • Published programme route: online portal.
  • 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

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Clapp Family Charitable Trust on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as CLAPP FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 1121944.

Latest annual income
£93,946
Latest annual spending
£174,670
Financial year end
October 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Clapp Family Charitable Trust provide?

Clapp Family Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.

Where does Clapp Family Charitable Trust fund charities?

Clapp Family Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Clapp Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Clapp Family Charitable 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 Clapp Family Charitable Trust?

Clapp Family Charitable Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online portal.

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