Jack Brunton Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £3,000
- Where they fund
- old North Riding of Yorkshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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jackbruntontrust.co.ukAbout Jack Brunton Charitable Trust
The Jack Brunton Charitable Trust supports rural villages, towns and communities within the boundaries of the old North Riding of Yorkshire. Established by fifth-generation Yorkshire farmer Jack Brunton, the trust is rooted in a passion for farming, conservation, and community. It aims to sustain local life by funding projects that benefit children, young people, older people, disabled people, and the wider rural population. The trust prioritises established charities and prefers to fund equipment, capital works, project delivery, and training. Its funding covers a broad range of community, environment and youth activities, with a strong focus on the special character and needs of the old North Riding. The trust is distinctive for its hyper-local rural commitment and its preference for supporting grassroots organisations that have demonstrated local ties.
What Jack Brunton Charitable Trust funds
The trust funds projects that benefit communities within the old North Riding of Yorkshire, focusing on rural villages, towns and communities. It supports equipment such as children's play equipment, specialist medical equipment, and musical equipment. Capital works, project delivery, and training are also eligible. Specific examples include activities that empower adults with disabilities and support for visually impaired people. The trust aims to sustain local life and addresses a broad range of community, environment and youth activities, with a strong emphasis on the needs of the rural population.
Who can apply
Priority is given to established charities and community groups working to benefit communities within the boundaries of the old North Riding of Yorkshire. The trust supports organisations that have demonstrated local ties and a commitment to the area. Beneficiaries include children, young people, older people, disabled people, and the wider rural population. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Projects that do not benefit communities within the old North Riding of Yorkshire will not be considered.
How they like to fund
The trust welcomes unsolicited applications. Grants are considered on a quarterly basis at trustees' meetings, which normally take place in February, May, August, and November. Applications may be submitted at any time.
How much does Jack Brunton Charitable Trust give?
Jack Brunton Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 13 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- 4 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Jack Brunton Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
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The full exclusions list (1)
- Projects which do not benefit communities within the old North Riding of Yorkshire will not be considered.
Good to know
How to apply to Jack Brunton Charitable Trust
Jack Brunton Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Jack Brunton Charitable Trust provide?
Jack Brunton Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £3,000.
Where does Jack Brunton Charitable Trust fund charities?
Jack Brunton Charitable Trust funds charities operating in old North Riding of Yorkshire.
Does Jack Brunton Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Jack Brunton Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Jack Brunton Charitable Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Projects which do not benefit communities within the old North Riding of Yorkshire will not be considered.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Jack Brunton Charitable Trust?
Jack Brunton Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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