David Riddell Memorial CIO
Could David Riddell Memorial CIO fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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davidriddell.orgAbout David Riddell Memorial CIO
The David Riddell Memorial CIO was established in 2021 by Nicole Guest in memory of her late husband David Riddell, an investment banker who died by suicide after a psychotic episode. The Trust believes that suicide is preventable and works to reduce suicide deaths through education, destigmatisation, and targeted support. It values compassion, innovation, partnership, and measurable impact, and prefers to fund innovative projects, often supporting smaller charities that may be overlooked elsewhere. The Trust's personal founding story and strategic, change-oriented approach blend a family's experience with rigorous philanthropy.
What David Riddell Memorial CIO funds
The Trust funds suicide awareness and prevention programmes for public benefit, with a focus on at-risk groups such as those in high-pressure sectors like financial services, and young people. It supports project delivery and some core costs, with priority given to innovative education, direct interventions, and destigmatisation efforts. While the Trust operates UK-wide, its work has a strong focus on England.
Who can apply
Applications are considered from registered charities, including charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), and Community Interest Companies limited by guarantee, all registered in the United Kingdom. The Trust encourages smaller charities to apply and gives priority to innovative projects. There is no religious restriction.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes discretionary grants, with priority given to innovative projects and smaller charities. It supports project delivery and some core costs. The grant programme is not accepting applications as its schedule is on hold.
How much does David Riddell Memorial CIO give?
David Riddell Memorial CIO runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 17 sourced facts
- Two-stage process
- Decisions in ~12 weeks
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What David Riddell Memorial CIO funds — and what they won't
Priority given to innovative projects; smaller charities encouraged.
Good to know
How to apply to David Riddell Memorial CIO
David Riddell Memorial CIO takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What David Riddell Memorial CIO's application asks
We hold the 7 questions from David Riddell Memorial CIO's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Charity Name, Number & Address”
“Contact details of applicant”
5 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does David Riddell Memorial CIO provide?
David Riddell Memorial CIO runs one grant programme — Grant Programme: £5,000 – £25,000.
Where does David Riddell Memorial CIO fund charities?
David Riddell Memorial CIO funds charities operating in the UK.
Does David Riddell Memorial CIO accept unsolicited applications?
David Riddell Memorial CIO 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 David Riddell Memorial CIO?
David Riddell Memorial CIO takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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