Felix Lustman Charitable Trust
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- Where they fund
- North West England, UK
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Felix Lustman Charitable Trust
The Felix Lustman Charitable Trust is a longstanding grant-making trust that supports UK charitable purposes across education, medical care and research, poverty relief, and community welfare. Guided by values of community strengthening and pragmatic responsiveness, the Trust favours enduring interventions that deliver direct benefits to vulnerable populations. It offers both unrestricted core support and project-specific funding, embracing a discretionary philosophy that prioritises targeted aid without rigid strategies. The Trust is family-led and has a strong affinity for Jewish community welfare, while also serving broader social welfare needs. Its distinctive character combines continuity with a practical, evidence-informed approach to grant-making.
What Felix Lustman Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds education programmes including special educational needs provision, after-school activities, and skills training for children and young people facing barriers. In medical care and research, it supports therapeutic services, hospital support, and clinical advancements for complex health needs, physical disabilities, and chronic conditions. Poverty relief efforts include food insecurity programmes, financial hardship aid, and emergency support for families in crisis, homeless individuals, and refugees. Social welfare services cover respite care, day services, peer support, counselling, and community outreach for isolated elderly residents, carers, people with learning disabilities, and those on the autism spectrum. The Trust prioritises community-led, preventative approaches and activities that yield measurable improvements in health, education, employment, and social cohesion. Geographically, it favours communities in North West England.
Who can apply
The Trust funds UK-registered charities only. It has a particular interest in organisations serving the Jewish community and those working in North West England. Priority is given to community-led, evidence-informed projects that blend Jewish communal objectives with broader social welfare. The Trust welcomes charities of diverse scales, from grassroots to established organisations, and supports activities that deliver direct benefits to vulnerable populations including children with complex needs, isolated elderly, low-income families, and ethnic minority groups.
What Felix Lustman Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-charitable organisations or individuals. It avoids entities that are not registered charities in the UK. Beyond this, exclusions are minimal, and the Trust is open to a wide range of charitable purposes within its focus areas.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers both unrestricted core support and project-specific funding, reflecting a discretionary and pragmatic approach. It welcomes unsolicited applications and favours evidence-informed projects that demonstrate clear community benefit. The Trust's funding style is characterised by family-led continuity and a focus on enduring interventions that empower vulnerable groups.
How much does Felix Lustman Charitable Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Felix Lustman Charitable Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Felix Lustman Charitable Trust
Felix Lustman Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Felix Lustman Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Felix Lustman Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Felix Lustman Charitable Trust fund charities?
Felix Lustman Charitable Trust funds charities operating in North West England, UK.
Does Felix Lustman Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Felix Lustman 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 Felix Lustman Charitable Trust?
Felix Lustman Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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