Lord Faringdon Charitable Trust

The trust supports a broad spectrum of charitable work. Cause areas include education, health, arts, heritage, social welfare, science, and poverty relief. It funds activities such as educational scholarships, medical research and treatment, arts and cultural development, care for the aged, infirm, and ex-offenders, heritage preservation, scientific research, and community welfare initiatives. Grants can cover project costs, core operational expenses, and occasional capital needs. The trust prioritises organisations that demonstrate tangible public impact and strong governance. Geographically, it operates across the UK with a particular but non-exclusive focus on Oxfordshire.

Eligible organisations are UK-registered charities and community groups. There are no income thresholds or religious restrictions. The trust supports a wide range of beneficiaries including the aged, infirm, ex-offenders, and those in need of education, health, or social welfare support. While the trust has a particular interest in Oxfordshire, it considers applications from across the UK. Organisations should demonstrate strong governance and tangible public impact. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; it proactively identifies and approaches charities that align with its priorities.

The trust does not impose its own list of excluded activities. It follows only the standard restrictions set by the Charity Commission, meaning it can consider a very broad range of charitable purposes. This flexibility allows the trustees to respond to emerging needs without being constrained by narrow exclusions.

The trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Instead, trustees proactively identify and approach charities that align with their funding priorities. Grants support project costs, core operational expenses, and occasional capital needs. The trust values partnerships with organisations that demonstrate tangible public impact and strong governance.