Julian Taylor Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Julian Taylor Charitable Trust
The Julian Taylor Charitable Trust is a flexible generalist grant-maker established in 1996. It operates with broad trustee discretion to support any charitable purposes advancing public benefit. Funded through prudent investment management for long-term sustainability, the Trust emphasises adaptability to evolving social needs, robust governance by unremunerated trustees, and minimal administrative costs to maximise impact. It supports a wide spectrum of causes across England and Wales, including aid to people of particular ethnic or racial origins, other charities, voluntary bodies, and the general public. The Trust is distinctive for its trustee-led flexibility and absence of religious restrictions, setting it apart as a discreet, broad-impact supporter for aligned charities.
What Julian Taylor Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds diverse general charitable activities such as project grants, core costs, and occasional unrestricted support, without narrow thematic priorities or sector restrictions. It supports a wide spectrum of causes across England and Wales, including aid to people of particular ethnic or racial origins, other charities, voluntary bodies, and the general public. The Trust prioritises steady, inclusive disbursements to small and medium-sized organisations delivering public benefit. It is particularly open to causes that support ethnic minorities, reflecting its broad charitable purposes.
Who can apply
The Trust funds UK-registered charities and community groups operating in England and Wales. It tends to support smaller organisations, though there are no formal income thresholds. Beneficiaries include people of particular ethnic or racial origins, other charities, voluntary bodies, and the general public. There are no religious restrictions on applicants. The Trust selects grantees at its own discretion and does not accept unsolicited applications.
What Julian Taylor Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-charitable purposes, meaning activities that do not fall within the legal definition of charity. It also does not consider applications made through external application schemes or open calls; all grants are made at the trustees' discretion without a formal application process.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds through project grants, core costs, and occasional unrestricted support. It operates with broad trustee discretion and does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded solely at the trustees' discretion, often by invitation. The Trust has no fixed programmes or thematic priorities, allowing flexibility to respond to evolving needs. It is a discreet, broad-impact supporter that aims to maximise impact with minimal administrative costs.
How much does Julian Taylor 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 Julian Taylor Charitable Trust
Julian Taylor 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 bi annually.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Julian Taylor Charitable Trust provide?
Julian Taylor Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Julian Taylor Charitable Trust fund charities?
Julian Taylor Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Julian Taylor Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Julian Taylor Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Julian Taylor Charitable Trust?
Julian Taylor 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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