Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust
The Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust is a family-governed endowment fund established in 2009 by Lynne and Nigel Ross. Managed by trustees including Lynne, Nigel, Mark, and Paul Ross, the Trust operates with a broadly discretionary philanthropic approach, prioritising flexibility and pragmatic responsiveness over fixed thematic priorities. It values tangible social benefits and evidenced impact, adapting its giving to evolving community needs while maintaining a strong sense of family-led responsibility. This family-driven, non-strategic decision-making sets it apart from themed funders, allowing it to respond to a wide range of charitable purposes across the UK.
What Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports UK-registered charities across a broad spectrum of causes, including education, youth development and mentoring, health and medical research, care for elderly and disabled people, social inclusion, hygiene poverty relief, Holocaust education, cultural preservation, and Jewish community welfare and security. It funds both core costs and projects, and occasional overseas aid is delivered through UK-based intermediaries. There are no geographic restrictions within the UK, and charities of any size, from grassroots to national organisations, are eligible. The Trust prioritises evidenced need and tangible social benefits in its giving.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups of any size, with no income thresholds or geographic restrictions within the UK. The Trust supports organisations working with a variety of beneficiary groups, including young people, the elderly, disabled individuals, and ethnic minorities, reflecting its broad cause areas. There are no religious restrictions; charities of any faith or none are welcome. The Trust looks for well-evidenced need and a clear social impact, and it is open to both grassroots and national organisations.
What Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-UK charities directly, though occasional overseas aid is channelled through UK-based intermediaries. It also does not support causes without proven need or evidenced impact.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds both core costs and projects, with a flexible, family-driven approach that prioritises evidenced need. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, trustees identify and invite organisations that align with their philanthropic interests. This allows for responsive, pragmatic support across a wide range of charitable purposes.
How much does Lynne and Nigel Ross 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 Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust
Lynne and Nigel Ross 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 as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust provide?
Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust fund charities?
Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Lynne and Nigel Ross Charitable Trust?
Lynne and Nigel Ross 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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Other UK funders with overlapping focus — not a claim they fund the same charities.
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