Dunn Family Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £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 Dunn Family Charitable Trust
The Dunn Family Charitable Trust, originally registered as the Harry Dunn Charitable Trust, is a family-led independent grant-making charity based in Nottinghamshire. Chaired by Jacky Chester with trustees drawn from the Dunn family, its ethos emphasises responsive local philanthropy, guided by trustees' judgement and annual assessments of community needs. The trust prioritises simplicity, continuity, and sector strengthening without rigid frameworks, operating as a classic family foundation. It is a hyper-local generalist funder, avoiding publicity and relying on Charity Commission filings for transparency.
What Dunn Family Charitable Trust funds
The trust supports a broad spectrum of causes including health, welfare, education, social benefit, and other charitable objectives. It funds operational costs, core functions, specific projects, community initiatives, and general charitable work. Funding is directed to organisations serving Nottinghamshire communities, with no targeting of specific demographics or individuals. The trust does not fund capital projects, national initiatives, or provide direct support to individuals.
Who can apply
Beneficiaries are UK-registered charities and voluntary organisations serving Nottinghamshire communities. The trust prefers small to medium-sized grassroots groups. There are no religious restrictions, but the trust does not support individuals directly. It operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
How they like to fund
The trust operates as a hyper-local generalist funder, responsive to trustee-identified needs. It provides flexible, discretionary funding, including operational costs and core functions. The trust works by invitation only, welcoming no unsolicited approaches.
How much does Dunn Family 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.
Good to know
How to apply to Dunn Family Charitable Trust
Dunn Family 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.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dunn Family Charitable Trust provide?
Dunn Family Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £25,000.
Where does Dunn Family Charitable Trust fund charities?
Dunn Family Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Dunn Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Dunn Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Dunn Family Charitable Trust?
Dunn Family 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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