G D Herbert Charitable Trust
Could G D Herbert Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout G D Herbert Charitable Trust
The G D Herbert Charitable Trust advances general charitable purposes through grants to organisations empowering children, young people, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. Rooted in values of flexibility and responsiveness to societal needs, the Trust prioritises broad impact via unrestricted and project support for established charities, believing sustainable change arises from diverse interventions addressing vulnerability, empowerment, wellbeing, and community cohesion without rigid outcome metrics. This accessible generalist approach makes the Trust distinctive, with a focus on well-established voluntary bodies serving vulnerable groups across England and Wales.
What G D Herbert Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds disability advocacy and rights campaigns, youth empowerment initiatives for disadvantaged young people aged 16-25, elderly care services tackling social isolation, and family carer support. Supported interventions include mentoring, after-school clubs, skills training, befriending, respite care, and therapeutic activities, with an emphasis on person-centred, community-led approaches. They also support healthcare provision enhancing access for vulnerable groups and social inclusion projects promoting holistic wellbeing. Their grantmaking covers England and Wales.
Who can apply
Only registered charities may apply for funding. The Trust prioritises well-established voluntary bodies serving children at risk, care leavers, isolated older people, disabled adults, and families across urban and rural England and Wales. Grants are not made to individuals, and there are no religious restrictions on eligibility.
What G D Herbert Charitable Trust doesn't fund
Grants are not made to individuals. The Trust does not restrict itself to narrowly thematic or exclusively innovative strategies, remaining open to a broad range of projects and core costs.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides both unrestricted and project support, and is open to covering core costs and a wide variety of project types. Unsolicited applications are welcome, reflecting an accessible approach to funding.
How much does G D Herbert 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 G D Herbert Charitable Trust
G D Herbert Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application.
- 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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G D Herbert Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE G D HERBERT CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 295998.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does G D Herbert Charitable Trust provide?
G D Herbert Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does G D Herbert Charitable Trust fund charities?
G D Herbert Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does G D Herbert Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
G D Herbert 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 G D Herbert Charitable Trust?
G D Herbert Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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