Miss V L Clore's 1967 Charitable Trust

Miss V L Clore's 1967 Charitable Trust, established on 25 August 1967 by philanthropist Miss Vivien Louise Clore with an initial £100,000 endowment, operates as a generalist grant-maker distributing investment income at trustees' absolute discretion to UK charities across diverse causes. Set to terminate in 2047 or if funds drop below £1,000, it emphasises responsible stewardship, capital preservation against inflation, and family philanthropy legacy—highlighted by trustee Dame Vivien Duffield DBE and ties to the Clore Duffield Foundation, which receives any undistributed annual income by 31 March. Its mission supports broad charitable purposes without fixed themes, prioritising education and training, health and lifesaving, disability, arts, culture, heritage, science, and general welfare for beneficiaries including children, young people, elderly, disabled individuals, and the public at large.

The trust funds UK-registered charities nationwide (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) through grants for projects, core costs, operational activities, or facilities/buildings/services, showing preference for reputable, established organisations over small grassroots groups, with no strict income thresholds.

Grants typically range from £500 to £10,000, awarded biannually at spring and autumn trustee meetings based on internal priorities and relationships—no unsolicited applications, public calls, guidelines, or deadlines are accepted. This invite-only, donor-driven model distinguishes it from competitive programmes, suiting charities with strong general purposes aligned to Clore-linked ethos rather than niche projects; it excludes non-UK entities, unregistered groups, and lacks transparency in selection beyond trustee discretion.