Cullum Family Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Cullum Family Trust
The Cullum Family Trust is a grant-making charitable trust established in 2006 by the Cullum family, with Peter Geoffrey Cullum CBE as chair. It is motivated by a commitment to inclusion and focuses on addressing systemic challenges for disadvantaged groups, with a distinctive emphasis on transforming autism education in England. The Trust advances the relief of poverty, education, and public benefit through sustained, collaborative investments. Its hallmark is the NAS Cullum Centres network—specialist facilities within mainstream primary and secondary schools providing tailored educational, clinical, and therapeutic support for autistic pupils with academic potential, alongside their families. This model emphasises early intervention and scalable partnerships with the National Autistic Society, local authorities, and schools.
What Cullum Family Trust funds
The Trust funds large-scale capital grants for building Cullum Centres, multi-year programme support, and strategic development, often matched by local contributions. Its work centres on autism inclusion in mainstream education across England, with a focus on creating specialist facilities that provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic support for autistic pupils. The Trust prioritises partnerships with large organisations like the National Autistic Society and statutory bodies, particularly in areas such as Surrey, Kent, Essex, and Brighton and Hove.
Who can apply
Eligible entities are UK-registered charities, academic institutions, and mainstream schools in England. The Trust works primarily with large specialist organisations and statutory partners; smaller grassroots groups are not supported. Funding is invite-only, with no unsolicited applications accepted.
What Cullum Family Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not support core costs, unrestricted funding, or activities outside autism inclusion in mainstream education. It does not fund smaller grassroots groups or unsolicited applications.
How they like to fund
Funding is invite-only, with no unsolicited applications. The Trust provides large-scale capital grants, multi-year programme support, and strategic development, often requiring matched funding from local contributions. It prioritises sustained, collaborative investments and partnerships with organisations like the National Autistic Society and local authorities.
How much does Cullum Family Trust give?
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How to apply to Cullum Family Trust
Cullum Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Cullum Family Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Cullum Family Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Cullum Family Trust fund charities?
Cullum Family Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Cullum Family Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Cullum Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Cullum Family Trust?
Cullum Family 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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