D C R Allen Charitable Trust
Could D C R Allen Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Monthly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout D C R Allen Charitable Trust
The D C R Allen Charitable Trust was established in 1979 by the Allen family as an unincorporated trust. Governed by family trustees, it aims to alleviate disadvantage and promote opportunities, with a strong emphasis on aiding disadvantaged young people. The Trust embodies enduring philanthropic values and takes a family-led, generalist yet youth-oriented approach to grant-making. It prefers small to medium-sized charities that deliver tangible benefits.
What D C R Allen Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds project-based work in youth work, education, medical needs, and disability support. It supports UK-registered charities that deliver direct benefits to disadvantaged individuals, especially young people. Past grants have supported organisations working with conditions such as autism. The Trust operates across England, Wales, and Scotland without geographic restrictions, prioritising initiatives that address disadvantage through education and health-related programmes for young people.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating anywhere in England, Wales, or Scotland. The Trust particularly supports charities delivering direct benefits to disadvantaged young people, and has a preference for charities working in youth work, education, medical needs, or disability support. There is no restriction on religious context or geographic location within the Trust's operating area.
What D C R Allen Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, ongoing service provision, or long-term commitments. It prefers to support specific projects rather than core costs, and does not make grants for general operating expenses or recurring service delivery.
How they like to fund
The Trust prefers to support specific projects rather than core costs, focusing on tangible benefits from project-based interventions. It welcomes unsolicited applications and makes grants on a one-off project basis rather than committing to multi-year funding. The Trust does not fund long-term service provision or core operational expenses.
How much does D C R Allen Charitable Trust 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.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to D C R Allen Charitable Trust
D C R Allen Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically monthly.
- 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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D C R Allen Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as D C R ALLEN CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 277293.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does D C R Allen Charitable Trust provide?
D C R Allen Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.
Where does D C R Allen Charitable Trust fund charities?
D C R Allen Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does D C R Allen Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
D C R Allen Charitable Trust 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 D C R Allen Charitable Trust?
D C R Allen Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically monthly.
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