Elise Pilkington Charitable Trust

The Trust funds projects within two distinct areas: equine welfare and elder care. For equines, grants support rescue operations, sanctuaries, infrastructure such as stables and fencing, veterinary care, and anti-neglect advocacy. For elder care, funding goes to frontline services, anti-isolation activities, hospices, and community day centres. The Trust favours time-limited capital projects or defined initiatives that deliver direct, measurable outcomes. Grant-making is limited to England and Wales, with no regional or religious preferences. It typically supports small to medium organisations working at grassroots level.

The Trust accepts applications from UK-registered charities and community groups with a proven track record in equine welfare or elder care. It has no religious restrictions and no strict income limits, though it tends to support smaller, grassroots organisations. Beneficiaries are older or infirm people and equines in need. The Trust looks for organisations that can demonstrate clear project outcomes and a proactive approach to tackling the root causes of distress.

The Trust does not fund core revenue, running costs, or long-term operational expenses. It restricts its support to time-limited capital projects or defined initiatives, meaning general overheads and ongoing operational budgets are excluded. Projects outside the two thematic areas of equine welfare and elder care are not considered.

The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and awards grants for specific, time-limited capital projects or defined initiatives. It does not provide core funding or revenue support. Grants are typically one-off for the defined project, and the Trust emphasises practical, measurable outcomes. It works with organisations directly delivering services or improvements.