Craps Charitable Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Craps Charitable Trust
Craps Charitable Trust is a discreet, endowment-based grant-making charity established by Declaration of Trust in 1976 and registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Governed by three family trustees with no staff or remuneration, it stewards investments in listed securities to generate income for sustained grant-making. Its core mission centres on general charitable purposes and religious activities, emphasising sound governance and responsible investment. The trust operates as a generalist funder without specified priorities, sectors, or beneficiary groups, making it a flexible source of unrestricted support for charities across England and Wales. Its long-standing family governance and low-profile approach define its funding character.
What Craps Charitable Trust funds
The trust supports a broad range of charitable work across England and Wales, covering general charitable purposes and religious activities. It makes unrestricted grants, allowing recipient organisations to use funds where they are most needed. There are no specified thematic priorities or sector preferences, so any legitimate charitable activity within the trust's objects may be considered. The trust does not target specific geographic areas within England and Wales, operating without regional sub-targeting or preferences.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based in England or Wales. There are no stated income, size, or organisational restrictions. The trust does not fund individuals. It has no specified beneficiary groups, so charities serving any lawful charitable purpose may be considered. However, the trust does not accept unsolicited applications, meaning proactive outreach is ineffective without a direct connection to the family trustees.
What Craps Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals, organisations outside England and Wales, or non-registered charities. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, so charities without a trustee connection cannot apply. There are no other stated exclusions, as the trust is a generalist funder without specified priorities or sectors.
How they like to fund
The trust makes unrestricted grants, decided privately by the family trustees. It operates solely by invitation and does not accept unsolicited applications. No guidelines, selection criteria, or grant-making schedule are published. Grants are typically one-off or ongoing at the trustees' discretion, with no specified funding types or award sizes disclosed.
How much does Craps Charitable Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Craps Charitable Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Craps Charitable Trust
Craps Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Craps Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Craps Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Craps Charitable Trust fund charities?
Craps Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Craps Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Craps Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Craps Charitable Trust?
Craps 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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