Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£2,000 – £15,000
Where they fund
England, Wales
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Online form
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust

The Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity established in memory of its founder. It operates with a flexible, discretionary approach, guided by values of responsiveness and public benefit. The Trust supports established charities delivering measurable impact through mainstream interventions, focusing on sustainable change by bolstering core welfare services, health advancements, and support for vulnerable populations. It is distinctive for its generalist breadth, lean governance enabling swift responsiveness, and a preference for multiple grants to charities demonstrating robust safeguarding and evidence-based practice.

What Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds health advancement and life-saving initiatives, including services for chronic conditions, mental health counselling, and preventative health programmes. It also supports animal welfare through rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary care. Services for children and young people include after-school clubs, mentoring, and early intervention for disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. Elderly care projects cover day services, respite care, befriending, and support for people with dementia or mobility issues. The Trust operates throughout England and Wales.

Who can apply

The Trust exclusively funds registered charities, not individuals. It supports organisations delivering measurable impact through mainstream interventions in health, animal welfare, children's services, and elderly care. There is no religious restriction. Unsolicited applications are accepted.

What Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund non-charitable activities or individuals. It avoids sectoral biases but focuses on mainstream health, animal welfare, children's services, and elderly support.

How they like to fund

The Trust makes grants to established charities, with a preference for multiple grants to organisations demonstrating robust safeguarding and evidence-based practice. It supports core costs sustaining frontline delivery of welfare services.

How much does Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust give?

£2,000 – £15,000

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
Children & youthMental healthDisabilityHealthOlder people

How to apply to Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust

Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust takes applications via online form.

  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE JOAN LYNETTE DALTON CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 1154521.

Latest annual income
£119,501
Latest annual spending
£170,509
Financial year end
December 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust provide?

Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £15,000.

Where does Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust fund charities?

Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust funds charities operating in England, Wales.

Does Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust?

Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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Could Joan Lynette Dalton Charitable Trust be a fit?

Check free. Draft if yes, or shortlist better matches.