Gerefa Charitable Trust

The Trust funds a wide spectrum of UK charitable activities, with particular emphasis on environmental initiatives, wildlife conservation, and hospices. It supports both core costs and project-specific expenses, as well as general operational needs, giving charities flexibility in how they use the funds. Grants are made to organisations working nationally or locally across the UK, with no geographic limitations within the country. The Trust has a generalist outlook and does not limit itself to any single thematic area, instead responding to a diverse range of voluntary sector needs.

Only UK-registered charities are eligible for support from the Trust. It tends to favour small to medium-sized organisations with modest incomes. The Trust does not restrict its funding by religious context or beneficiary group, and it supports both national and local charities. However, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are made at the discretion of trustees following informal approaches or due diligence. This means that charities cannot simply apply through a formal process but may be considered if they are already known to the Trust or introduced through appropriate channels.

The Trust does not fund non-charitable organisations or work carried out outside the UK. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, meaning it is not an open grant programme that charities can apply to directly. Beyond these broad exclusions, the Trust has no stated restrictions on specific causes or types of activity, reflecting its generalist approach.

The Trust provides flexible grants that can be used for core costs, project expenses, or general operations. It awards grants at trustee discretion, typically following informal approaches or due diligence rather than through a formal application process. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and works in a responsive manner, supporting charities it identifies or that are brought to its attention.