Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Norfolk, East of England
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Once per year
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust
The Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust is a long-standing UK charitable trust governed by family trustees, rooted in a tradition of public service. It channels investment income into grants that advance medical and educational causes, primarily in Norfolk and the wider East of England. The Trust focuses on tangible improvements in quality of life through stable, conservative stewardship. It supports health charities, disease research, and educational projects such as school support and access programmes. The Trust also backs national charities delivering regionally focused work that intersects health and education. Its enduring family-led stability makes it a reliable funder in the East of England landscape.
What Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust funds
The Trust funds medical initiatives including health charities supporting chronic illness or disability, and disease research into conditions such as Huntington's, spinal injuries, migraine, and cancer. It also supports educational projects including school support and access programmes. Grants back national charities delivering regionally focused work that intersects health and education. All funded work must benefit Norfolk or the East of England; projects outside this geography are ineligible.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities and academic institutions of any base location. The Trust prefers small to medium organisations with a proven track record of delivering benefits in Norfolk or the East of England. Projects must serve beneficiaries in these regions. The Trust prioritises organisations that demonstrate tangible improvements in health, well-being, and learning opportunities for local communities.
What Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund capital projects, emergency appeals, or community work unrelated to health or education. Projects that do not benefit Norfolk or the East of England are also ineligible.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes grants from its investment income. It accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Grants are awarded to support the charitable purposes as the trustees see fit, with a focus on stable, conservative stewardship.
How much does Lord Cozens-Hardy 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 Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust
Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE LORD COZENS-HARDY TRUST, charity number 264237.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust provide?
Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.
Where does Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust fund charities?
Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust funds charities operating in Norfolk, East of England.
Does Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Lord Cozens-Hardy 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 Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust?
Lord Cozens-Hardy Trust takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically once per year.
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