James Tuttiett Charitable Trust

The James Tuttiett Charitable Trust, founded in 2011 by entrepreneur and philanthropist James Tuttiett (with Amelia Tuttiett as trustee since inception; charity number 1145114), is an endowment-backed fund exceeding £5 million dedicated to protecting and enhancing UK wildlife and habitats while driving meaningful conservation change. Rooted in addressing habitat loss and species decline, its ethos emphasizes practical stewardship, community engagement, biodiversity fostering, and building natural/social capital for lasting environmental and community resilience, particularly in Hampshire.

It prioritizes nature conservation, habitat restoration, biodiversity enhancement, environmental education, and community-led projects enriching Hampshire residents' quality of life. Supported activities include land acquisition (e.g., Kings Quay estuarine site on the Isle of Wight), capital projects like reedbed/mudflat restoration, beaver reintroduction, pollinator corridors (Beelines), pond/wetland creation, community orchards, and endowment matching for wildlife trusts and national parks. Beneficiaries span major conservation charities, local wildlife trusts, and grassroots groups blending environmental and social welfare.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and Hampshire-based community groups with no income/turnover limits, focusing on local habitat/wildlife or community projects; national efforts require strategic invitation. Typical grants range £5,000–£40,000 (higher for large-scale conservation), awarded via rolling online form/email applications reviewed quarterly by trustees, with outcomes notified post-meeting—no fixed deadlines or EOI stage.

Distinctive for proactive, asset-based philanthropy enabling step-change interventions like land securing and catalytic partnerships, it excludes non-Hampshire community apps, core/unrestricted costs, and non-aligned projects, prioritizing high-impact, tangible public benefit in the South East.