Fence Club Trust Fund

The Fence Club Trust Fund, established in 1998 by UK toy industry members, is a charity dedicated to raising funds through collaborative events like dining functions and golf days to donate toys and financial support to homes and institutions aiding sick, disabled, terminally ill, or socially deprived children. Rooted in the toy sector, its mission centers on delivering joy, comfort, and tangible improvements to vulnerable young people's lives, guided by principles of direct giving, public benefit, and Charity Commission standards, with a theory of change emphasizing emotional wellbeing through practical interventions.

It prioritizes UK-registered charities focused on children and young people facing ill health, disability, poverty, or disadvantage, regularly supporting hospices, special needs organizations, and groups for autistic, handicapped, or seriously ill children across England and Wales. Funding targets direct beneficiary projects, such as toy distributions or welfare enhancements, favoring institutions with clear, immediate impacts on quality of life.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities operating UK-wide, with no income thresholds but a preference for small to medium-sized groups demonstrating direct child welfare impact; individuals and non-charities are excluded. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—trustees select beneficiaries via recommendations and sector networks, deciding at ad hoc meetings two to three times yearly, with no public deadlines or forms.

Typical grants range from £2,000 to £8,000 for project costs or material gifts, avoiding capital campaigns, core funding, capacity building, or unrestricted support. Distinctive for its toy-centric approach, industry heritage, and responsive, relationship-driven model, it stands out by blending monetary aid with playful donations to enrich adversity-stricken childhoods.