Grimsdale Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Grimsdale Charitable Trust
The Grimsdale Charitable Trust is a family-led grant-making charity established in 1986 by the Grimsdale family. Governed by family trustees, it upholds traditional UK charitable values with a generalist, discretionary approach. The Trust prioritises tangible societal welfare without narrow thematic silos or published theories of change, aiming to provide stable, reliable funding aligned with its longstanding objects. Its mission encompasses relieving poverty, advancing education, promoting the Christian religion, and supporting other charitable community activities.
What Grimsdale Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad spectrum of charitable projects and activities fitting its core purposes. This includes educational programmes, support for vulnerable older and younger people, Christian initiatives, and relief of community needs. Themes such as poverty alleviation, youth work, and care for the elderly also feature prominently. Funding is directed to charities across England and Wales with no formal geographic restrictions, income thresholds, or size limits, though patterns favour small to medium organisations with strong alignment to these areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies. The Trust does not place formal income thresholds or size limits, but its grant-making patterns tend to support small to medium organisations. There are no strict geographic boundaries within England and Wales. Beneficiary groups prioritised include older and younger people facing vulnerability, those in poverty, and communities served by faith-based initiatives. The Trust does not fund individuals.
What Grimsdale Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals or non-charitable causes. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, as funding decisions are made by invitation only through trustee discretion and personal networks.
How they like to fund
The Grimsdale Charitable Trust operates on an invite-only basis, accepting no unsolicited applications. Trustees make discretionary grant decisions based on their knowledge of charitable needs, providing stable, reliable funding aligned with the Trust's traditional objects.
How much does Grimsdale 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.
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How to apply to Grimsdale Charitable Trust
Grimsdale 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.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Grimsdale Charitable Trust provide?
Grimsdale Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Grimsdale Charitable Trust fund charities?
Grimsdale Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Grimsdale Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Grimsdale Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Grimsdale Charitable Trust?
Grimsdale 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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