David Brooke Charity
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- Typical grants
- £3,000 – £25,000
- 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 David Brooke Charity
The David Brooke Charity is a UK-registered grant-maker that focuses on relieving hardship among children and young people in need. It channels funds to charitable institutions rather than providing direct services or supporting individuals. The charity was established with a vision of targeted compassion and operates under trustee stewardship, with trustees exercising sole discretion in selecting recipients. Its distinctive approach emphasises responsive, trustee-led funding without public competitions. The charity is guided by core values of measured intervention and flexibility to address evolving needs across charitable purposes.
What David Brooke Charity funds
The charity supports projects and organisational efforts that alleviate hardship among children and young people. It prioritises youth welfare programmes and initiatives that address the needs of disadvantaged young persons. Grants are provided for project or institutional support, covering costs related to delivering these services. The charity has a national remit across England and Wales, though trustees retain flexibility to consider impactful opportunities anywhere in the UK. Funding is directed to charitable institutions working directly with vulnerable youth.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in the UK. The charity prioritises institutions that deliver relief to disadvantaged children and young persons. There are no income thresholds, and both small and large organisations may qualify at the trustees' discretion. The charity favours established charities with a track record of serving youth in need. There is no religious restriction.
What David Brooke Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not fund individuals, capital projects, or unrestricted core costs. It channels all support to charitable institutions rather than direct services or personal grants. Funding is limited to project or institutional support for efforts that alleviate hardship among children and young people.
How they like to fund
The charity operates on an invitation-only, non-competitive basis. Trustees proactively select recipients and award grants without public competitions or open calls. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. Grants are provided for project or institutional support, and the charity's funding style is responsive and flexible, guided by trustee discretion.
How much does David Brooke Charity 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.
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Good to know
How to apply to David Brooke Charity
David Brooke Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does David Brooke Charity provide?
David Brooke Charity typically provides grants of £3,000 - £25,000.
Where does David Brooke Charity fund charities?
David Brooke Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does David Brooke Charity accept unsolicited applications?
David Brooke Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from David Brooke Charity?
David Brooke Charity 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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