H M Sassoon Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout H M Sassoon Charitable Trust
The H M Sassoon Charitable Trust, established in December 1962, is a long-standing UK grant-making trust rooted in the philanthropic traditions of the Sassoon family. Governed by family trustees, it operates without a formal mission statement or strategic themes, prioritising trustee-led choices over structured programmes. Its approach is highly discretionary and private, with grants awarded at the trustees' initiative, often through personal connections. The trust supports a diverse array of registered charities and voluntary bodies across England and Wales, providing grants for general purposes such as core costs, projects, unrestricted support, and revenue needs. It reflects the eclectic interests of its trustees without fixed priorities, favouring established organisations over grassroots groups. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, and funding occurs solely via trustee initiative.
What H M Sassoon Charitable Trust funds
The trust supports a wide range of charitable causes across England and Wales, reflecting the personal interests of its trustees. Grants are made for general purposes, including core costs, specific projects, unrestricted support, and revenue needs. The trust has no fixed thematic priorities, so funding can span diverse sectors, from social welfare to cultural and educational initiatives. It favours established organisations over grassroots groups, and while specific recipients are not publicly disclosed, the trust's giving is characterised by flexibility and responsiveness to trustee interests.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales. There are no specified income thresholds, geographic sub-priorities, or religious restrictions. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is initiated solely by the trustees, often through personal connections. As such, it is best suited to organisations with existing trustee ties or those introduced through trusted networks, rather than those seeking open competition.
What H M Sassoon Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust excludes direct support to individuals, non-charities, and any organisations outside its beneficiary criteria. It does not fund grassroots groups or those without established charitable status, and it does not consider unsolicited requests.
How they like to fund
The trust provides grants for general purposes, including core costs, projects, unrestricted support, and revenue needs. It awards funding by invitation only, does not accept unsolicited applications, and relies on the personal connections of its trustees to identify recipients.
How much does H M Sassoon 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 H M Sassoon Charitable Trust
H M Sassoon Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does H M Sassoon Charitable Trust provide?
H M Sassoon Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does H M Sassoon Charitable Trust fund charities?
H M Sassoon Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does H M Sassoon Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
H M Sassoon Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from H M Sassoon Charitable Trust?
H M Sassoon 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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