Fairfield Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Three times yearly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Fairfield Charitable Trust
The Fairfield Charitable Trust is a discreet, long-established grantmaking charity based in Somerset, established in 2008. Rooted in family philanthropy, it is governed by a small board of trustees with expertise in special education, social care, finance, and local authority leadership. The Trust operates as a generalist funder without published thematic priorities, embodying prudent stewardship by balancing current grants with capital preservation for generational impact. It maintains a notably low public profile, with no website, and welcomes unsolicited applications by letter. The Trust supports a wide spectrum of charitable purposes through one-off grants, primarily for projects but occasionally core costs. Beneficiaries include educational institutions, religious organisations, health and social welfare charities, and community initiatives that advance public benefit. Grants aid people and communities across the UK, with a broad geographic spread favouring England and Wales but no formal restrictions. Distinctively, the Trust operates with trustee discretion and no thematic exclusions or religious barriers, prioritising flexible, traditional philanthropy over structured processes.
What Fairfield Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide spectrum of charitable purposes, including education, health, social welfare, faith, and community initiatives that advance public benefit. Grants support projects and occasionally core costs, aiding people and communities across the UK, with a broad geographic spread favouring England and Wales. The Trust operates without published thematic priorities, allowing trustee discretion in determining which causes to support.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and academic institutions, typically small to medium-sized organisations. The Trust does not support individuals. It operates without religious barriers and welcomes unsolicited applications from organisations across England and Wales, with no formal geographic restrictions beyond these areas.
What Fairfield Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not support individuals and has no thematic exclusions or religious barriers. Beyond these, it does not publish a list of excluded activities, allowing trustee discretion in all decisions.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides one-off grants, primarily for projects but occasionally for core costs. It welcomes unsolicited applications by letter and operates with trustee discretion, prioritising flexible, traditional philanthropy over structured processes.
How much does Fairfield 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 Fairfield Charitable Trust
Fairfield Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically three times yearly.
- 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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Fairfield Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE FAIRFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 1124356.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Fairfield Charitable Trust provide?
Fairfield Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.
Where does Fairfield Charitable Trust fund charities?
Fairfield Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Fairfield Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Fairfield 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 Fairfield Charitable Trust?
Fairfield Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically three times yearly.
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