Coldstones Charitable Trust
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oscr.org.ukAbout Coldstones Charitable Trust
Coldstones Charitable Trust is a low-profile, generalist grant-making charity registered in Scotland. It operates with a flexible, trustee-led approach, focusing on responsive giving across a broad range of charitable purposes. The Trust's mission is to support established charities through unrestricted or project-based financial aid, prioritising public benefit over specific interventions. It funds causes including education, health, poverty relief, and community projects, and maintains a quiet, breadth-focused funding style without published priorities or strategic frameworks. The Trust supports charities across the UK, with a particular emphasis on Scottish organisations.
What Coldstones Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide spectrum of causes, including health (such as medical research into Type 1 diabetes), welfare, education, social inclusion, and community projects. It provides grants for core costs, project work, or flexible support, enabling both small local groups and large national charities to carry out their work. Geographically, the Trust operates across the UK, with a particular but non-exclusive focus on organisations based in Scotland. It supports established charities seeking thematic freedom and stable, non-competitive support, and does not restrict its funding to specific interventions or impact frameworks.
Who can apply
The Trust only considers applications from UK-registered charities. It does not fund individuals, companies, or other non-charity organisations. The Trust prefers to support established charities that have a track record and are seeking flexible, unrestricted financial support. While it has a particular emphasis on Scottish organisations, charities from anywhere in the UK are eligible. There are no specific income thresholds or size restrictions, and the Trust welcomes both small local groups and large national charities.
What Coldstones Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, non-charitable organisations, or projects that require innovation or publicity. It prefers a quiet, low-profile approach and does not support unsolicited applications.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides grants for core costs, project work, or flexible support. Funding is by trustee invitation only; unsolicited applications are not accepted. There are no fixed application rounds or published priorities. The Trust offers a stable, non-competitive funding style, with decisions made ad hoc by trustees. It does not seek innovation or publicity, preferring a quiet, responsive approach to giving.
How much does Coldstones Charitable Trust give?
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How to apply to Coldstones Charitable Trust
Coldstones Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Coldstones Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Coldstones Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Coldstones Charitable Trust fund charities?
Coldstones Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Coldstones Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Coldstones Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Coldstones Charitable Trust?
Coldstones Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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