Clarke Charitable Settlement

The trust supports work across four core themes: charities operating in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Norfolk, and the wider Midlands; the advancement of Christianity in the UK; hospices providing care for the dying; and medical research. Funding can cover project costs, core running expenses, and occasionally capital or unrestricted support, with a focus on initiatives that demonstrate clear social impact. Geographically, the trust favours the priority regions but may extend discretionarily across England and Wales, reflecting a regional and faith-oriented funding character.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities, with a preference for medium-to-large established entities that can demonstrate impact. Smaller or unproven groups are unlikely to be considered, and there are no formal income thresholds. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees identify and approach aligned charities via their networks, so organisations working in the priority regions or themes may be considered if they come to the trustees' attention.

The trust excludes direct support for individuals and rarely funds activities outside its core themes of regional charities, Christianity, hospices, and medical research. It does not accept unsolicited applications, so charities cannot apply directly.

The trust operates in a trustee-led and proactive manner, drawing on investment assets for sustained giving. It provides project grants, core funding, and occasionally capital or unrestricted support, targeting established organisations with clear social impact. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees identify and approach aligned charities via networks, making it a discreet funder that works by invitation rather than open application.