Jennings Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £15,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Jennings Charitable Trust
The Jennings Charitable Trust, established in 2013, is a trustee-led grant-making trust operating across England and Wales. With a small team of trustees and no paid staff, the Trust embodies responsible stewardship through prudent investments, rigorous due diligence, and a commitment to transparency and accountability. It supports general charitable purposes via donations to UK charities and voluntary bodies, valuing flexibility to address diverse worthwhile causes with clear impact and sustainable outcomes. The Trust funds a wide array of charitable activities without thematic restrictions, offering both project-specific and unrestricted core funding to organisations demonstrating robust internal controls and measurable benefits. It emphasises generalist support for charities tackling varied public needs, from voluntary services to emerging priorities, with a preference for small to medium-sized entities showing effective management of limited resources.
What Jennings Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad range of charitable activities across England and Wales, without thematic restrictions. It supports both project-specific costs and unrestricted core funding, allowing organisations flexibility in how they achieve their aims. The Trust values clear impact and sustainable outcomes, and is open to supporting voluntary services as well as emerging priorities. It does not limit its giving to particular cause areas, instead focusing on organisations that demonstrate robust internal controls and effective use of resources. The Trust’s generalist approach means it can respond to diverse public needs, from established services to new initiatives.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based in England or Wales. The Trust has a preference for small to medium-sized organisations that show effective management of limited resources. There are no formal income thresholds or religious restrictions. The Trust looks for organisations with robust internal controls and the ability to demonstrate measurable benefits from their work. While the Trust supports a wide range of charitable purposes, it does not fund individuals directly.
What Jennings Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals directly. It also does not support organisations based outside England and Wales. There are no thematic exclusions; the Trust is open to a wide variety of charitable activities.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides one-off grants, which may be for project-specific costs or unrestricted core funding. Grants are awarded at the trustees’ discretion on an invite-only basis, and the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. This approach allows the Trust to identify organisations through its networks that align with its funding priorities.
How much does Jennings Charitable Trust give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Jennings Charitable Trust
Jennings 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.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Jennings Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Jennings Charitable Trust provide?
Jennings Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £15,000.
Where does Jennings Charitable Trust fund charities?
Jennings Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Jennings Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Jennings Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Jennings Charitable Trust?
Jennings 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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