Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust
Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust was established in 1990, originally as The Wragge & Co Charitable Trust, and has evolved alongside its founding international law firm. It is a trustee-led funder dedicated to alleviating human hardship by supporting UK charities that address the needs of vulnerable groups. The Trust favours flexible, discretionary grants for general charitable purposes, prioritising human welfare over other causes and fostering community well-being through broad areas such as education, health, poverty relief, disability support, and arts, culture, heritage, and science. It funds organisations rather than individuals.
What Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports charities working to improve the lives of vulnerable people, including young people, the elderly, the sick or infirm, those with disabilities, and other disadvantaged communities. Its funding covers a broad range of human welfare causes, such as education and training, health advancement, poverty relief, disability support, and arts, culture, heritage, and science. Grants are flexible and discretionary, intended for general charitable purposes, and can support both core costs and specific projects. The Trust operates exclusively in Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton, or throughout London.
Who can apply
Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities that demonstrate strong alignment with the Trust's beneficiary focus on vulnerable groups. There are no income thresholds, so both established and smaller organisations can apply. The Trust supports organisations rather than individuals, and there are no religious restrictions. Charities operating in the specified West Midlands areas or London are welcome to seek an invitation.
What Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes animal welfare entirely, focusing solely on human-centric causes. It does not fund individuals, and unsolicited applications are not accepted. Charities should therefore wait to be approached or contact the Trust via its registered address to express interest, as the Trust only considers organisations it has invited.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides modest, flexible grants for general charitable purposes, which can support core costs or projects. It works by invitation only, and charities should contact the Trust via its registered address to be considered. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How much does Gowling WLG (UK) 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 Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust
Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust provide?
Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust typically provides grants up to £25,000.
Where does Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust fund charities?
Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust?
Gowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust 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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