Family Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Family Trust
The Family Trust is a private philanthropic entity dedicated to alleviating hardship among the poor and needy. Rooted in traditional charitable values, its mission is to provide practical relief to vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, and marginalised communities. The Trust emphasises direct social welfare, poverty reduction, and inclusion through trustee-led grantmaking, prioritising immediate, tangible support over policy advocacy or innovation. Without a public website or thematic programmes, its approach is flexible, needs-driven, and focused on community benefit.
What Family Trust funds
The Trust funds practical relief projects, core services, and urgent hardship interventions for disadvantaged individuals and groups. It targets acute poverty, social exclusion, isolation among the elderly, and challenges faced by deprived children. Grants support local and national organisations delivering hands-on assistance, with some direct support to individuals, across England and Wales without regional limits—prioritising areas of greatest need. The Trust is pragmatic and generalist, avoiding competitive rounds and long-term policy work.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups, preferably small to medium-sized. The Trust prioritises organisations working with children, the elderly, and marginalised communities. There are no religious restrictions. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is trustee-directed via proactive identification or networks.
What Family Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund competitive rounds, long-term policy or advocacy work, capital projects, or activities outside England and Wales. It also avoids non-UK initiatives and does not support innovation or research-focused programmes.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides responsive, unrestricted funding for practical relief projects, core services, and urgent hardship interventions. Grants are trustee-directed, with funding allocated through proactive identification and networks rather than unsolicited applications.
How much does Family 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 Family Trust
Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Family Trust.
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- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Family Trust provide?
Family Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Family Trust fund charities?
Family Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Family Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Family Trust?
Family 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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