Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £2,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust
The Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust is a UK grant-making charity that provides financial support to other registered UK charities and churches. Established in 1988, it is governed by a small board of three unremunerated trustees with no paid staff, operating with a discreet, low-profile ethos that emphasises sound financial controls and full compliance with charity law. The trust's mission is to enable charitable work through modest, targeted donations rather than direct service delivery. What distinguishes the trust is its stable, non-strategic funding model, with no thematic calls or impact reporting requirements.
What Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust funds
The trust funds established UK charities working in health and medical research, animal welfare and wildlife, support for vulnerable groups, and churches. Grants are typically unrestricted, covering core costs or project-specific needs such as veterinary care, health research, and running expenses. The trust has a nationwide focus, supporting organisations across the UK. Specific areas of support include medical research charities, hospices, animal welfare organisations, wildlife conservation groups, charities supporting seafarers and other vulnerable people, and faith-based organisations.
Who can apply
Eligibility is strictly limited to UK-registered charities operating nationwide, with a preference for small to medium-sized organisations. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications, and funding is awarded at trustee discretion. The trust favours proven, credible charities in health, animal welfare, and church fields. It does not fund individuals, non-UK entities, or unestablished groups.
What Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals, non-UK entities, or unestablished groups. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, meaning charities cannot apply directly for funding. The trust does not have thematic calls or open application rounds.
How they like to fund
Grants are typically unrestricted, covering core costs or project-specific needs. The trust has a stable, non-strategic funding model with no thematic calls or impact reporting requirements. It does not accept unsolicited applications, and funding is awarded at trustee discretion during ad hoc meetings. The trust favours proven, credible charities and does not have published guidelines or forms.
How much does Diana Edgson Wright 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.
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How to apply to Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust
Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust provide?
Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £2,000.
Where does Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust fund charities?
Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Diana Edgson Wright Charitable Trust?
Diana Edgson Wright Charitable 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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