Mrs Waterhouse Charitable Trust

The Trust prioritises four core areas: medical and health causes such as hospices and facilities; community welfare covering poverty relief, disability, and social disadvantage; environment and wildlife conservation; and church and heritage including religious buildings and cultural preservation. Funding can support projects, core costs, capital such as equipment and facilities, and programmes benefiting children, young people, and disabled people. Most grants target organisations based or operating in the North West, particularly Lancashire, though national charities with strong local ties may also qualify.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of any size, from grassroots groups to major institutions, with no income thresholds. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and does not restrict by faith. While most grants go to North West-based or operating entities, national charities with strong local ties may also qualify. The Trust supports organisations working with vulnerable populations, including children, young people, and disabled people, across its priority areas.

The Trust does not fund individuals, as it distributes nearly all funds as grants to organisations rather than to individuals. It also refuses trustee payments and does not engage in trading or fundraising activities, which may indicate a preference for applicants with similar governance practices.

The Trust provides grants to organisations, with funding covering projects, core costs, and capital such as equipment and facilities. It takes a flexible, impact-driven approach, supporting diverse causes without fixed strategies. Unsolicited applications are welcomed, and the Trust assesses them at its discretion, with decisions made on a rolling basis.