Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£100 – £10,000
Where they fund
York, York area
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Two-stage application
Decisions
Quarterly

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About Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust

The Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust is a family-led grant-maker established in memory of Edward De Nunzio, a York teenager who died tragically. The Trust works with charities and voluntary organisations in York and the surrounding area to help children and young people reach their full potential. Its approach is hyper-local and personal, focusing entirely on the York community. The Trust values a flexible, hands-on style and is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and young people, particularly those facing disadvantage.

What Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust funds

The Trust primarily supports children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, offering opportunities to expand their physical, educational, social and emotional horizons. Its funding priorities include education, sport and recreation, and activities that address poverty and hardship. All funded work must take place in York and the York area. The Trust funds a range of costs including revenue costs, enrichment activities, and occasionally core running costs or multi-year awards for exceptional cases.

Who can apply

The Trust works with charities and voluntary organisations in York and the surrounding area. It prefers to support local, grassroots organisations. Beneficiaries are children and young people, with a strong emphasis on those facing economic disadvantage. There are no religious restrictions on applicants.

What Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund organisations outside the York area, large national charities, or projects that do not directly benefit local children and young people.

How they like to fund

The Trust offers multi-year and one-off grants. It is open to funding revenue costs, enrichment activities, and occasionally core running costs. The Trust welcomes unsolicited approaches and operates with a personal, flexible approach.

How much does Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust give?

Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 9 sourced facts

Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust GrantsRolling applications
£100 – £10,000
  • Multi-year funding

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 Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

The Trust aims to work with charities and voluntary organisations in York and the York area to help children and young people reach their full potential. The Trust primarily supports children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds offering them opportunities to expand their physical, educational, social and emotional horizons.

Where they fund
YorkYork area

Good to know

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Focus areas
Children & youthEducationMental health

How to apply to Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust

Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust takes applications via two-stage application.

  • Decisions are typically quarterly.
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust provide?

Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust runs one grant programme — Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust Grants: £100 – £10,000.

Where does Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust fund charities?

Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust funds charities operating in York, York area.

Does Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust 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 Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust?

Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Decisions are typically quarterly.

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