Hawerby Trust

The Hawerby Trust funds any charitable purposes across England and Wales. It has no specific cause areas, beneficiary groups, or types of work publicly identified. Support can cover grants, donations, projects, core costs, capital, or unrestricted funding. The Trust does not limit itself to particular themes such as health, education, or the environment; instead, it considers any activity that meets the legal definition of charity in England and Wales. This flexibility allows it to respond to a broad spectrum of needs, but the lack of public information means that applicants cannot predict which areas will receive support.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities. The Trust has no stated income or size restrictions, and no specific geographic base requirement beyond operating within England and Wales. However, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, so charities cannot apply directly; eligibility alone does not guarantee funding. The Trust does not publish any beneficiary group priorities, so the likelihood of support depends entirely on trustee discretion. Charities seeking funding must align with broad UK charity law, but the Trust's opaque nature means that even eligible organisations may find it difficult to secure support without an invitation.

The Hawerby Trust provides flexible support covering projects, core costs, capital, and unrestricted spending. It does not accept unsolicited applications, meaning charities cannot apply directly; instead, the Trust identifies and approaches organisations it wishes to support. All funding is directed according to trustee judgment, with no set criteria or published priorities, reflecting its generalist and highly discretionary approach.