Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- West Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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misslawrencetrust.orgAbout Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement
The Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement, known as the Miss Lawrence Trust, was established in 1973 by Miss Winifred Lawrence to support charitable activities reflecting her interests. The trust focuses on her Kintbury, West Berkshire community while also supporting select national causes. Guided by values of local stewardship, prudent investment, and responsive grant-making by locally based trustees, the trust blends place-based legacy support with flexible funding for public benefit. It prioritises community wellbeing, youth opportunities, and effective small-scale interventions.
What Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement funds
The trust funds a range of causes including youth services, disability services, education, employment and training, poverty, deprivation and homelessness, and arts and cultural learning for young people. Grants support core costs, projects, and grassroots activities for young people and communities. The trust primarily supports charities, organisations, and individuals in West Berkshire and the surrounding area, but also funds smaller national charities across the UK. Educational grants are available for individuals of limited means in Kintbury.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, and individuals. Priority is given to organisations within West Berkshire and the surrounding area, including Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and further afield. The trust supports smaller national charities and focuses on beneficiaries including children, young people, disabled people, unemployed individuals, and those experiencing homelessness. Educational grants are specifically for individuals in Kintbury with limited means.
How they like to fund
The trust welcomes unsolicited applications and supports both core costs and project costs. Grants are made for grassroots activities and general charitable needs, with a focus on youth and community initiatives. The trust's funding style is accessible and responsive, reflecting the founder's ethos of local stewardship.
How much does Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement give?
Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 9 sourced facts
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Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement funds — and what they won't
Support for charities, organisations and individuals primarily in West Berkshire and surrounding area; recreational activities and social support for young people; educational grants for individuals of limited means in Kintbury; national charities with income under £2m; youth services, disability, education, employment, poverty, arts.
Good to know
How to apply to Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement
Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online portal.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement provide?
Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement fund charities?
Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement funds charities operating in West Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire.
Does Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement accept unsolicited applications?
Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement 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 Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement?
Miss W E Lawrence 1973 Charitable Settlement takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online portal.
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