J a R Charitable Trust

The J A R Charitable Trust, established in 1967 and registered with the Charity Commission, is a small, faith-based grant-maker dedicated to advancing the Roman Catholic faith, supporting the education of young people under 30, and providing practical assistance—such as food, clothing, and accommodation—to individuals over 55 in need. Guided by traditional Catholic values, it maintains rigorous governance through a three-trustee board, focusing exclusively on direct-impact grants that align with these core objects, emphasizing religious promotion, youth development, and elderly welfare without broader generalist aims.

It funds Catholic religious activities, educational initiatives for disadvantaged youth under 30 (e.g., students and learners), and tangible relief for elderly poor, supporting both individuals and aligned organizations through project grants, small-scale core funding, and welfare aid. Beneficiaries are primarily within the Catholic community, with a consistent pattern of modest, targeted giving across England and Wales, favoring grassroots charities and community-scale efforts that reflect its religious and social priorities.

Eligible applicants must align closely with these Catholic-focused aims; there are no specified legal entity requirements, but preference leans toward small to medium organizations without strict income limits. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding occurs via trustee discretion to pre-selected recipients. Grants typically range from £250 to £2,000, with an annual budget under £10,000, decided at annual trustee meetings and no public deadlines.

Distinctively narrow in scope, the Trust excludes non-Catholic, non-educational youth, or non-elderly welfare causes, differentiating it as a specialized, invite-only funder for faith-aligned relief and development in England and Wales.