G F Eyre Charitable Trust
Could G F Eyre Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- Once per year
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout G F Eyre Charitable Trust
The G F Eyre Charitable Trust is a long-established UK grant-making trust, founded in the 20th century by the Eyre family and stewarded by family trustees. Its mission is the advancement of any charitable purpose for public benefit, exercised at the trustees' absolute discretion. This generalist ethos emphasizes flexibility and responsiveness to need, with a focus on direct impact for vulnerable beneficiaries. The Trust supports a broad spectrum of UK charities, with persistent priorities in health, disability support, vulnerable children and families, and emergency relief, alongside occasional conservation, religious, and heritage projects.
What G F Eyre Charitable Trust funds
Grants support direct delivery, project work, core costs, equipment, and respite, favouring unrestricted or lightly restricted aid for small to medium charities addressing immediate needs. While there is no geographic restriction, the Trust has a preference for charities in the South West of England. The Trust funds a broad range of causes including health, disability support, vulnerable children and families, and emergency relief, alongside occasional conservation, religious, and heritage projects.
Who can apply
The Trust accepts applications from registered charities of any size or income. While there are no formal restrictions on location, the Trust has a preference for charities based in the South West of England. Unsolicited applications are welcomed by post, with the Trust seeking organisations that address immediate needs for vulnerable beneficiaries.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes one-off, unrestricted or lightly restricted grants, supporting core costs and project work. It welcomes unsolicited applications and operates without formal programmes or evaluations.
How much does G F Eyre 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 F Eyre Charitable Trust
G F Eyre Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- 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.
See if G F Eyre Charitable Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.
G F Eyre Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 216040.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does G F Eyre Charitable Trust provide?
G F Eyre Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does G F Eyre Charitable Trust fund charities?
G F Eyre Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does G F Eyre Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
G F Eyre 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 F Eyre Charitable Trust?
G F Eyre Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically once per year.
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