Leach Fourteenth Trust

The Leach Fourteenth Trust, established in 1961 as a family trust under a Settlement Deed, is a discretionary grant-maker governed by family trustees and professional advisers. Its core mission is to support charitable activities across England, with a strong emphasis on the South West region, by providing small grants to registered charities and voluntary organisations that deliver public benefit. Embracing a generalist, flexible ethos aligned with Charity Commission principles, the trust prioritises initiatives addressing poverty alleviation, health conditions, environmental improvements, residential care, community services, and humanitarian efforts—enhancing quality of life, social inclusion, and wellbeing for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

It funds a broad spectrum of projects, including one-off initiatives, core costs, general charitable activities, and capacity building, with practical evidence showing consistent support for grassroots efforts tackling financial hardship, community infrastructure, care homes, and environmental projects in the South West, alongside occasional national or other English work.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities (no individuals typically), with a preference for small and medium-sized organisations rooted in the South West of England; there are no formal income thresholds, religious restrictions, or exclusions on organisation size, though activities must demonstrate clear public benefit.

Grants typically range from £1,000 to £6,000 (median £2,000–£3,000). Unsolicited applications are welcomed via written letter (by post), including organisation details, project outline, and finances; submit well in advance of biannual trustee meetings in June and December for decisions within weeks. Distinctive for its family-led structure, regional focus, and steady provision of modest, flexible funding without rigid themes, it stands out as an accessible supporter of core social needs for South West communities.