J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£10,000 – £500,000
Applications
Not accepted

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust

The J Paul Getty Jr General Charitable Trust was established in 1986 by philanthropist Sir John Paul Getty KBE after he settled in the UK. Its mission was to give back substantially to British society through flexible, responsive funding. Guided by values of generosity, social justice, opportunity, innovation, and excellence, the Trust operated as a highly generalist funder, proactively identifying and addressing pressing gaps where mainstream resources fell short. Its distinctive approach emphasised trustee discretion, direct engagement with charities, and support for both high-profile institutions and overlooked grassroots causes, blending cultural heritage with contemporary issues like health and poverty. The Trust is now permanently closed and no longer accepts applications.

What J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust funds

The Trust supported a broad spectrum of charitable needs, including general charitable purposes, education and training, health and lifesaving, disability, poverty relief, overseas aid, arts, culture, heritage, science, amateur sport, environment, community development, human rights, and equality. Grants covered capital and revenue needs, core costs, capacity building, and emergency relief. The Trust operated anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, with no income thresholds or religious restrictions.

Who can apply

The Trust funded organisations rather than individuals, supporting UK-registered charities and community groups of all sizes. There were no income thresholds or religious restrictions, and grants were available across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, the Trust is now permanently closed and no longer accepts unsolicited or solicited applications.

What J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust did not fund individuals. It also did not impose income thresholds or religious restrictions on applicants, but it is now permanently closed and no longer accepts any applications.

How they like to fund

The Trust operated by invitation with trustee discretion and direct engagement with charities. It provided transformative, unrestricted support covering capital and revenue needs, core costs, capacity building, and emergency relief. The Trust is now permanently closed and no longer funds any organisations.

How much does J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust give?

£10,000 – £500,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Arts & cultureDisabilityEducationHealthPoverty & hardship

How to apply to J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust

J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust provide?

J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £500,000.

Where does J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust fund charities?

J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from J Paul Getty JR General Charitable Trust?

J Paul Getty JR General 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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