Clara E Burgess Charity
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- England, Wales
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Clara E Burgess Charity
Established in 1998 under the will of Douglas Burgess, the Clara E Burgess Charity is a UK-registered trust dedicated to relieving children and young people, especially those under the age of 10 and those bereaved of one or both parents. Its mission is to provide practical support that enhances education, health and physical well-being. The charity favours holistic, beneficiary-led interventions that directly address the needs of vulnerable children facing disadvantage, illness or loss. It primarily funds direct services such as children's hospices, holiday funds, medical research, disability initiatives, bereavement support and educational access. The trust supports registered charities operating in England and Wales, with a focus on small to medium-sized organisations delivering measurable improvements in mental and physical health, educational engagement and resilience. What makes it distinctive is its concentrated focus on younger children and bereaved children, providing practical, responsive grant-making.
What Clara E Burgess Charity funds
The Clara E Burgess Charity funds direct services and activities that improve the lives of children and young people, with a particular emphasis on those under 10 and those who have lost one or both parents. Supported causes include children's hospices, holiday funds, medical research, disability initiatives, bereavement support and educational access. The charity supports projects that deliver measurable improvements in mental and physical health, educational engagement and resilience. Geographically, the charity operates throughout England and Wales, funding registered charities that work within these areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are registered charities operating in England and Wales. The charity focuses on small to medium-sized organisations, although there is no strict income limit. Priority is given to charities that work directly with children under the age of 10 and those who have lost one or both parents. The charity favours holistic, beneficiary-led interventions and supports organisations that demonstrate measurable improvements in mental and physical health, educational engagement and resilience. Unsolicited applications are welcomed.
What Clara E Burgess Charity doesn't fund
The charity only funds registered charities; it does not support individuals or non-charitable organisations. It does not typically fund core costs, overheads, unrestricted funds, advocacy or policy work, or overseas projects that do not directly benefit children in the UK.
How they like to fund
The charity makes grants for direct project delivery and beneficiary-related capital. It welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible charities. The trust favours practical, responsive grant-making, funding projects rather than core costs or unrestricted funds.
How much does Clara E Burgess Charity 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.
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Good to know
How to apply to Clara E Burgess Charity
Clara E Burgess Charity takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- 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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Clara E Burgess Charity on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as CLARA E BURGESS CHARITY, charity number 1072546.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Clara E Burgess Charity provide?
Clara E Burgess Charity typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Clara E Burgess Charity fund charities?
Clara E Burgess Charity funds charities operating in England, Wales.
Does Clara E Burgess Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Clara E Burgess Charity 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 Clara E Burgess Charity?
Clara E Burgess Charity takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically bi annually.
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