Ingram Trust

The Trust supports a wide spectrum of charitable activities through unrestricted or core grants, enabling recipient charities to allocate funds where most needed. It focuses on established voluntary bodies operating across England, especially those serving Surrey. This includes charities in fields such as social welfare, health, education, and the arts, though no specific cause areas are excluded. The Trust favours organisations that are already proven and sustainable, and it provides funding that contributes to their overall operations rather than discrete projects. Work can take place across England, with an emphasis on Surrey, but the Trust does not fund activities in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups, with a strong preference for established, medium-to-large organisations. The Trust typically supports charities operating nationally or serving Surrey, and it prioritises those with a track record of effective delivery. Very small or grassroots groups are not usually considered. While there is no strict income threshold, the Trust looks for organisations demonstrating alignment with broad charitable objectives and a scale that suggests stability and capacity. Individuals, new initiatives, and unregistered bodies fall outside the funding scope.

The Trust does not fund project-specific costs, capital expenditure, or capacity-building activities. It also excludes individuals, new initiatives, and any work taking place in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. Grassroots groups and very small charitable entities are not typically supported, and the Trust avoids any form of funding that involves trustee remuneration or operational involvement.

The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; instead it operates by invitation, proactively identifying charities that align with its strategic priorities. It awards unrestricted or core grants to selected organisations, typically with a long-term view to support sustained impact. The Trust maintains a discreet, policy-driven approach with no formal application rounds or public calls.