Dalgleish Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Dalgleish Trust
The Dalgleish Trust is a UK-registered charity established in 2012, chaired by Michael John Dalgleish and Heather Margaret Dalgleish. Its mission is to advance general charitable purposes, including education and training, health and lifesaving, disability support, and overseas aid. The Trust operates with a philosophy of practical, impact-driven grant-making, favouring flexible, needs-based funding that supports collaboration with existing charities and agencies. It funds health interventions, humanitarian efforts, education, disability services, and research, benefiting children, young people, disabled individuals, and the general public. Geographically, the Trust works across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ghana, and India. Distinctively, it maintains a generalist scope without thematic silos, prioritising modest investments that yield direct, tangible outcomes. All grants are awarded at the trustees' discretion.
What Dalgleish Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide array of causes, including health interventions such as preventing dental injuries, leprosy treatment in India, and mental health support for UK youth. Humanitarian efforts include clean water projects in Ghana and disaster relief. Education, disability services, and research are also supported. Grants can be used for project work, seed funding, capital infrastructure, emergency response, and occasional core costs. The Trust works across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ghana, and India, supporting both grassroots and established organisations. Its funding is flexible and needs-based, aiming to catalyse measurable improvements in wellbeing for vulnerable groups.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations include UK registered charities, community groups, and other voluntary bodies. There are no specified income or size restrictions, making the Trust accessible to small and medium organisations. Occasionally, individuals may also receive support. The Trust prioritises beneficiaries such as children, young people, disabled individuals, and the general public. It has no religious restriction and welcomes applications from both grassroots and established organisations across its geographic areas. However, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; all grants are awarded at the trustees' discretion.
What Dalgleish Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not typically fund large-scale unrestricted endeavours. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, meaning all grants are awarded at the trustees' discretion. No other specific exclusions are stated, and the Trust has a broad generalist scope.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides flexible, needs-based funding for projects, seed funding, capital infrastructure, emergency response, and occasional core costs. It works by invitation only, with all grants awarded at the trustees' discretion. The Trust favours modest investments that yield direct, tangible outcomes and collaborates with existing charities and agencies. Its funding style is responsive and partnership-oriented, prioritising impact over scale.
How much does Dalgleish 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.
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How to apply to Dalgleish Trust
Dalgleish 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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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dalgleish Trust provide?
Dalgleish Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Dalgleish Trust fund charities?
Dalgleish Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Dalgleish Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Dalgleish Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Dalgleish Trust?
Dalgleish 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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