G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000
The G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 was established in December 2000 by Mr Waters through a Declaration of Trust. Funded primarily by the founder's ongoing royalty income assignments, it is governed by a small, skilled board of trustees with no paid staff. The Trust's core mission is to advance charitable purposes for public benefit through flexible, unrestricted grants to institutions. As a generalist funder, it supports diverse causes without fixed thematic, beneficiary, or geographic priorities. The Trust values trustee-led selectivity and stability, and does not operate an open application process.
What G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 funds
The Trust supports a wide range of charitable activities, including education, disability services, community projects, poverty relief, and the arts. It has also funded tool refurbishment for developing countries and work with children with learning difficulties. Grants are flexible and unrestricted, covering core costs, projects, or general operations at the trustees' discretion. The Trust has no geographic restrictions, supporting charitable activities across the UK and abroad.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities. The Trust prefers small to medium-sized organisations, though it has no formal income thresholds. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, trustees proactively identify potential grantees, often through existing relationships. Beneficiaries of the Trust's funding include children with learning difficulties, communities in need, and other groups served by the supported charities. The Trust does not fund individuals.
What G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals. It does not accept unsolicited applications and has no open application process. There are no specific cause area exclusions, but grants are made solely at the trustees' discretion and by invitation only.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides flexible, unrestricted grants that can be used for core costs, projects, or general operations. Funding is by invitation only; trustees proactively identify aligned charities, often through existing relationships. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and has no published application process.
How much does G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 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.
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How to apply to G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000
G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 provide?
G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 typically provides grants of £5,000 - £20,000.
Where does G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 fund charities?
G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 funds charities operating in the UK.
Does G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 accept unsolicited applications?
G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000?
G R Waters Charitable Trust 2000 does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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