J F Brignall Charitable Trust

The J F Brignall Charitable Trust is a grant-making charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), registered in 2014 under charity number 1155974, perpetuating the philanthropic legacy of J F Brignall. Operating primarily from East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire—with some reach into Yorkshire and Humberside—it focuses on advancing medical research and care, protecting and supporting vulnerable children through youth activities and welfare services, and broader general charitable purposes. Guided by a lean, unpaid trustee board, its ethos emphasises targeted stewardship for societal vulnerabilities, delivering consistent impact via investments and legacies without public fundraising.

The Trust prioritises project and programme funding for charities addressing children's protection, youth at risk, and healthcare innovations, with occasional support for core costs or capital needs. Beneficiaries are typically established regional or national organisations in these fields, as seen in grants like £150,000 for youth protection and £10,000 for medical research in recent years, favouring multi-year commitments to high-impact initiatives.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities, ideally medium-to-large with proven delivery capacity; grassroots groups are rarely funded. No strict income limits apply, but geographic focus limits support to local operations or nationally relevant projects. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—trustees proactively identify recipients via invitation only—with decisions at one or two annual meetings and no published deadlines.

Grants typically range from £3,000 to £50,000 (most £5,000–£25,000), distinguishing the Trust through its modest profile, regional rootedness, and unwavering commitment to children’s welfare and health amid flexible general giving. It avoids unrestricted or emergency aid, underscoring a deliberate, trustee-led approach to enduring needs.