Iliffe Family Charitable Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Iliffe Family Charitable Trust
The Iliffe Family Charitable Trust is a private family-led foundation established in 1977 by the Iliffe family, whose long heritage in printing, publishing and regional enterprise is centred in Yattendon, Berkshire. Overseen by trustees including Lord and Lady Iliffe, its mission is to support exclusively charitable purposes worldwide, with absolute trustee discretion. The Trust operates without paid staff, embodying a lean, pragmatic ethos that prizes local knowledge, community ties and practical benefits for vulnerable groups. It stands apart from more strategic or competitive funders by favouring relationships and grassroots understanding. Its funding character is broad and generalist, covering a wide range of causes while remaining closely connected to its Berkshire roots.
What Iliffe Family Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad, generalist range of causes, including education (such as support for deaf children), community development, arts and heritage, health, and social welfare. It supports practical projects like inclusive sail training for disabled young people, as well as core running costs for small- to medium-sized organisations. Giving favours charitable activities over capital projects. While the Trust's governing mission allows worldwide giving, in practice its grants focus on the UK, with a particular affinity for Berkshire and the surrounding areas, where it has deep local ties and a strong interest in tangible impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, with no strict income limits. The Trust is particularly well disposed towards organisations rooted in Berkshire and the surrounding areas, where its local knowledge and community ties are strongest. It works with small- to medium-sized groups that demonstrate proven local impact, especially those serving vulnerable people such as deaf children and disabled young people. There is no religious restriction. While the Trust's purposes are worldwide, its practical giving centres on UK-based charities delivering direct, local benefit.
What Iliffe Family Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund trading or fundraising activities. It also does not consider unsolicited applications, as grants are made by invitation only. Capital projects are unlikely to be supported, with the emphasis instead on charitable activities that directly benefit people and communities.
How they like to fund
Grants are made by invitation only, with no public application process. The Trust prioritises recommendations and existing relationships, reflecting its pragmatic, relationship-driven style. It can support both core costs and project costs, guided by trustee discretion and a focus on practical benefits for vulnerable groups. Operating without paid staff, it relies on local knowledge and community ties to inform its decisions, keeping the process lean and personal.
How much does Iliffe Family Charitable Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Iliffe Family Charitable Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Iliffe Family Charitable Trust
Iliffe Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Iliffe Family Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Iliffe Family Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Iliffe Family Charitable Trust fund charities?
Iliffe Family Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Iliffe Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Iliffe Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Iliffe Family Charitable Trust?
Iliffe Family 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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