Delta Trust

Delta Trust is a UK-registered charity (number 1122275), established in 2007, with a broad mission to alleviate hardship and advance social welfare through targeted support for charitable initiatives, projects, and organizations. Governed by a small, long-serving board of trustees, it operates with a discreet, flexible ethos emphasizing tangible benefits for those in greatest need—vulnerable individuals, marginalized groups, and disadvantaged communities—without a rigid thematic focus or published theory of change. Its trustee-led approach prioritizes genuine charitable impact over prescriptive strategies, fostering continuity in grant-making patterns.

The trust funds a diverse array of causes, including social care, health and disability support, community engagement, poverty relief, and access to education, providing both project-specific and core funding (including service delivery and occasional capital needs) to deliver direct benefits to people facing poverty, health challenges, age-related vulnerabilities, or other disadvantages.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities, with a preference for small and medium-sized organizations operating primarily in England (no formal regional exclusions). Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is invite-only, selected via trustee discretion following internal due diligence. Typical grants range from £2,000 to £20,000 (averaging £7,500–£10,000), awarded on a rolling basis at trustee meetings held two to three times annually, with no fixed deadlines.

Delta Trust does not fund individuals, non-charities, or activities lacking clear charitable purpose. Its distinguishing traits include a generalist remit, minimal public profile, absence of application forms or guidelines, and openness to varied needs, making it an ideal discreet partner for evidence-based charities seeking flexible support without competitive processes.