Dyers' Company Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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dyerscompany.co.ukAbout Dyers' Company Charitable Trust
The Dyers' Company Charitable Trust was established in 1984 as the philanthropic arm of the Worshipful Company of Dyers, one of London's ancient livery companies. Its grant-making is rooted in traditions of stewardship, civic responsibility, and fellowship, aiming to advance public benefit across the UK. The Trust supports numerous organisations annually through a member-driven process that emphasises long-term sustainability and heritage-aligned giving, without focusing on any single thematic area. It does not accept unsolicited applications; all charities must be recommended by a member of the Dyers' Company.
What Dyers' Company Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide range of causes, including education, health, social welfare, heritage, arts, and community support. It provides support for core costs, projects, sectoral development, and occasionally capital grants. Beneficiaries can be reputable national, medium-sized, or local charities, as well as academic institutions. While the Trust operates across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, it favours organisations with existing ties to the Dyers' Company or other livery affiliations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities, academic institutions, or community groups. There are no income thresholds or size restrictions, but all organisations must be recommended by a member of the Dyers' Company. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Beneficiaries can range from established bodies to smaller community groups serving needs across the UK.
What Dyers' Company Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals or organisations based outside the UK. It also does not accept unsolicited proposals; all grant applications must come through a recommendation from a Dyers' Company member.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds through a member-driven process, with decisions made by its Charities Committee and the Court of the Dyers' Company. It supports core costs and project costs, as well as occasional capital grants. The Trust works only by invitation through its livery network and does not accept direct applications.
How much does Dyers' Company 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 Dyers' Company Charitable Trust
Dyers' Company 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 once per year.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Dyers' Company Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dyers' Company Charitable Trust provide?
Dyers' Company Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Dyers' Company Charitable Trust fund charities?
Dyers' Company Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Dyers' Company Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Dyers' Company Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Dyers' Company Charitable Trust?
Dyers' Company 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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