Hosking Charitable Trust

The Hosking Charitable Trust, established in 2018 by trustees Jeremy John Hosking, Thomas Frederick Karslake Hosking, and Elizabeth Ann Hosking, is a London-based family foundation dedicated to advancing public benefit through grants to UK charities. Its core mission focuses on supporting children, education, individuals in financial need, and heritage projects, embodying a traditional, prudent grant-making philosophy that emphasizes sustained social impact via stable, professional governance and proactive trustee-led decisions, without rigid theories of change or niche specialization.

The Trust funds a broad array of activities aligned with its objects, including educational initiatives, financial relief for the disadvantaged, and preservation or promotion of heritage. Grant types encompass project funding, core costs, capital initiatives, and relief efforts, primarily directed to charitable organizations rather than individuals, with flexible support for interventions that deliver clear charitable value across the UK.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities operating UK-wide, with a preference for small to medium-sized entities whose missions resonate with the Trust's priorities; there are no formal income thresholds, regional limits within the UK, or religious restrictions. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded invite-only, with trustees proactively identifying and approaching suitable organizations.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £100,000 annually per recipient, decided at ad hoc trustee meetings without published deadlines or open calls. Distinctive for its discreet, invitation-driven style, the Trust avoids public application processes, explicit exclusions beyond charitable law compliance, and unsolicited proposals, prioritizing trustee discretion and alignment with longstanding themes for efficient, targeted philanthropy.