Julia Rausing Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500,000 – £7,300,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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juliarausingtrust.orgAbout Julia Rausing Trust
The Julia Rausing Trust was established in 2024 in memory of philanthropist Julia Rausing and co-founded by Sir Hans Rausing. The Trust is rooted in values of generosity, inclusivity, and a commitment to strengthening civil society through ambitious, impact-driven investments. It favours multi-year funding for core operations, strategic growth, public engagement, and capital projects, supporting both small grassroots organisations and major national institutions. The Trust's funding is characterised by its large-scale, proactive approach, focusing on high-ambition programmes aligned with Julia Rausing's broad interests.
What Julia Rausing Trust funds
The Trust supports initiatives tackling mental health and welfare, educational access and literacy, cultural heritage preservation, community arts, affordable artist spaces, and science outreach. Funding is available to UK-registered charities operating across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, in both urban and rural communities. The Trust does not typically make routine small grants, instead concentrating on high-ambition programmes that aim for enduring public benefit.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups operating across the UK. There are no income thresholds, but selections favour organisations with capacity for large-scale, accountable impact. The Trust focuses on both small grassroots organisations and major national institutions. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
How they like to fund
The Trust favours multi-year funding for core operations, strategic growth, public engagement, and capital projects. It works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. The Trust's funding is proactive and focuses on high-ambition programmes, rather than routine small grants.
How much does Julia Rausing 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.
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How to apply to Julia Rausing Trust
Julia Rausing 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 Julia Rausing Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Julia Rausing Trust provide?
Julia Rausing Trust typically provides grants of £500,000 - £7,300,000.
Where does Julia Rausing Trust fund charities?
Julia Rausing Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Julia Rausing Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Julia Rausing Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Julia Rausing Trust?
Julia Rausing 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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