Forrester Family Trust

The Trust funds charities based in England and Wales. It prioritises small, volunteer-led organisations that make a tangible impact in their communities. The Trust’s small grants programme supports a wide range of charitable activities, with an emphasis on organisations that rely on volunteer support and are well-governed. The Trust has also run themed grant programmes focusing on specific issues such as support for carers. The Trust has a disaster relief category, though it does not accept applications for this. The Trust does not fund organisations outside England and Wales.

Only registered charities in England and Wales are eligible to apply. The Trust particularly welcomes applications from small, volunteer-led charities that rely on volunteer support and make a tangible impact in their communities. The Trust values organisations with strong governance and a clear sense of purpose. There is no religious restriction. The Trust does not fund individuals or non-charitable organisations.

The Trust does not accept applications under its disaster relief category. The three-year funding programme is closed to applications. The Trust only funds registered charities in England and Wales, so organisations outside these areas or non-charitable entities are not supported. The Trust does not fund individuals.

The Trust offers one-off small grants to eligible charities. It also has a three-year funding programme that provides multi-year support, though this is closed to applications. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications. The Trust has also run themed grant programmes with a specific annual focus. The Trust aims to move swiftly in the event of natural disasters, but does not accept applications for this.