Lord Leverhulme's Charitable Trust

The Trust funds capital projects including buildings, facilities, and major infrastructure, often timed to organisational milestones or anniversaries. Its cause areas cover health, education, medical research, disability support, young people, and broader public benefit. Geographically, it focuses on Cheshire, Merseyside, and South Lancashire, supporting work that strengthens regional communities. The Trust may also provide responsive support for running shortfalls to established partners with robust justification, but its primary emphasis is on once-in-a-generation capital investments.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and academic institutions that are medium-to-large, well-governed, and regionally embedded within Cheshire, Merseyside, or South Lancashire. The Trust prioritises organisations with strong community ties and a track record of effective delivery. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is invitation-only or proactive, typically extended to longstanding partners. Beneficiary groups include local communities, young people, disabled individuals, and those supported through health and education initiatives.

The Trust does not fund project, seed, or emergency grants for new or small groups. It avoids work outside its core geography of Cheshire, Merseyside, and South Lancashire, and does not support ongoing core costs without an established relationship. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

Funding is invitation-only or proactive, with the Trust taking a light-touch, relationship-driven approach. It often provides repeat or substantial anniversary grants to longstanding partners, favouring capital investments over revenue or core costs. The Trust values autonomy and stewardship, working with a small cohort of repeat grantees and minimising bureaucracy.