Egerton Will Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Egerton Will Trust
The Egerton Will Trust is a grant-making charity established via a will, operating with a volunteer-led governance structure and no trustee remuneration. It embodies a classic discretionary trust ethos, providing quiet, reliable support for sustainable interventions that deliver broad public benefit, particularly for children and young people. The Trust prioritises activities benefiting children, young people, and the voluntary sector, including project work, core costs, and services addressing social disadvantage. It supports established charities tackling youth prospects and community welfare across England and Wales, without geographic sub-restrictions. Its adaptable, generalist remit positions it as a steadfast partner for proven youth and community-focused charities.
What Egerton Will Trust funds
The Trust's funding priorities centre on children and young people, supporting activities that improve youth prospects, mental health, education, and social inclusion. It also supports community welfare and social disadvantage initiatives. The Trust funds project work, core costs, and services, and works across England and Wales without geographic sub-restrictions. Its generalist remit allows it to support a broad range of charitable purposes, from youth development programmes to mental health support services and educational initiatives, prioritising sustainable interventions that deliver broad public benefit.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities. The Trust favours medium-to-large organisations with strong track records, prudent governance, and measurable impact. It does not impose strict income thresholds but prefers established charities over startups. The Trust prioritises charities benefiting children, young people, and the voluntary sector, with a focus on those tackling social disadvantage. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
What Egerton Will Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, capital-only building projects, or emergency relief. It also avoids supporting novel or speculative initiatives, focusing instead on established, high-impact interventions. The Trust does not fund projects that are solely capital expenditure without a broader programme.
How they like to fund
The Trust fully disburses its income to grants, supporting both project work and core costs. It does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation or direct trustee contact. The Trust's volunteer-led trustees make decisions at their discretion, and its generalist remit allows for adaptable support.
How much does Egerton Will Trust give?
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How to apply to Egerton Will Trust
Egerton Will Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Egerton Will Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Egerton Will Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Egerton Will Trust fund charities?
Egerton Will Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Egerton Will Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Egerton Will Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Egerton Will Trust?
Egerton Will 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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