James Henry Green Charitable Trust

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Typical grants: £1,000 – £10,000
Applications: Existing partners only
Decisions: Quarterly

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About James Henry Green Charitable Trust

The James Henry Green Charitable Trust, established in 1977, preserves and promotes the Green Collection of Burmese (Myanmar) textiles, artefacts, and photographs assembled by Colonel James Henry Green and his wife Dorothy during their time in Burma. Rooted in Green's legacy as a Burma Rifles officer and lifelong advocate for Southeast Asian cultures, the Trust's mission fosters cross-cultural understanding through stewardship, scholarly research, educational enrichment, and public access. Housed at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery's Green Centre for World Art, it emphasises rigorous academic engagement and global appreciation of Myanmar's heritage, distinguishing itself by its laser-focused dedication to this singular UK collection.

What James Henry Green Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds projects tightly aligned with the Collection, prioritising research, postgraduate studentships (e.g., PhD scholarships with University of Sussex), exhibitions, digitisation, interpretative events, educational materials, and public programmes. Beneficiaries include scholars, curators, students, museums, and academic departments advancing knowledge of Southeast Asian material culture, visual heritage, and colonial-era collections, often via long-term partnerships with Brighton Museum and Sussex University.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and academic institutions with clear ties to Southeast Asian art or education; no geographic base restriction applies, though activities centre on England (Brighton/Sussex) with UK-wide potential for relevant projects. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding is invite-only through established partnerships.

What James Henry Green Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not provide core, unrestricted, or emergency funding. It focuses exclusively on projects directly related to the Green Collection and its mission, so unrelated heritage or educational initiatives are unlikely to be supported.

How they like to fund

Funding is invite-only, extended to existing partners, and typically supports targeted projects rather than general operations. Grants are modest in scale and decided by trustees with curatorial expertise, reflecting a niche, mission-driven approach to heritage and academic initiatives.

How much does James Henry Green Charitable Trust give?

£1,000 – £10,000

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.

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Focus areas

Arts & cultureEducation

How to apply to James Henry Green Charitable Trust

James Henry Green Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically quarterly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does James Henry Green Charitable Trust provide?

James Henry Green Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.

Where does James Henry Green Charitable Trust fund charities?

James Henry Green Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does James Henry Green Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

James Henry Green Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from James Henry Green Charitable Trust?

James Henry Green 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.