Evelyn Norris Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £1,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Monthly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Evelyn Norris Trust
The Evelyn Norris Trust was established in 1968 through a bequest from Evelyn Norris. Originally funding convalescent homes for concert, performing, and theatrical professionals, it later pivoted to direct grants. Its core mission is to advance welfare by providing financial support for rest, recovery, recreation, and recuperative holidays to established members of these professions facing illness, convalescence, or poor health. The Trust is rooted in compassion, confidentiality, and sector-specific benevolence, emphasising dignity, individualised consideration, and equitable access. It funds exclusively one-off grants for therapeutic breaks, prioritising acute recovery needs over ongoing aid. Support is always to individuals, not groups, and does not cover projects, training, career development, or organisational costs.
What Evelyn Norris Trust funds
The Trust supports the welfare of established concert, performing, and theatrical professionals. It funds therapeutic breaks such as holidays post-illness or injury, providing rest, recovery, recreation, and recuperation. Grants are one-off and intended for acute recovery needs. Eligible applicants are UK-based professionals in these fields. The Trust operates throughout England and Wales, focusing on individuals who need respite due to illness, convalescence, or poor health. Its funding is distinctively narrow, addressing a unique wellbeing gap in the performing arts by offering confidential, recovery-only support.
Who can apply
The Trust supports individuals only. Eligible applicants are UK-based established professionals in the concert, performing, or theatrical fields, including actors, musicians, and performers. There are no income, size, or religious restrictions. Organisations are not eligible. The Trust favours first-time applicants and those with acute recovery needs.
What Evelyn Norris Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund repeat grants, general hardship, or non-performing arts. It also excludes projects, training, career development, and organisational costs. Funding is always to individuals, never to groups or organisations.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes one-off grants for therapeutic breaks, such as holidays post-illness or injury. It welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible individuals. Funding is not provided for ongoing aid or repeat grants.
How much does Evelyn Norris 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.
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How to apply to Evelyn Norris Trust
Evelyn Norris Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically monthly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Evelyn Norris Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as EVELYN NORRIS TRUST, charity number 260078.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Evelyn Norris Trust provide?
Evelyn Norris Trust typically provides grants up to £1,000.
Where does Evelyn Norris Trust fund charities?
Evelyn Norris Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Evelyn Norris Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Evelyn Norris 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 Evelyn Norris Trust?
Evelyn Norris Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically monthly.
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