P F Charitable Trust
Could P F Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Monthly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout P F Charitable Trust
The P F Charitable Trust was founded in 1951 by banker Philip Fleming and remains a family-led grant-making charity, governed by descendants including trustees Matthew, Philip, and Rory Fleming. Rooted originally in commitments to religious and educational bodies, it has evolved into a broad-based, pragmatic funder focused on public benefit. The Trust supports work across advancing health and saving lives, education, relief for those in need due to youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or disadvantage, and the arts, culture, heritage, and science. What distinguishes the Trust is its flexibility and trustee discretion, backed by no rigid strategic plan, and a preference for sustaining small and midsize charities through numerous modest, value-driven grants.
What P F Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds work across advancing health and saving lives, education, relief for those in need due to youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or disadvantage, and the arts, culture, heritage, and science. It supports health and social care, carers, young people with disabilities, specialist education, arts institutions, and community initiatives. Grants can support project costs, core costs, and occasionally capital, with both restricted and unrestricted funding. The Trust operates throughout England and Wales, funding at local, regional, and national levels.
Who can apply
The Trust funds UK-registered charities of any size, with an emphasis on small and medium organisations. There are no religious restrictions on applicants. Priority is given to work benefiting those in need due to youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or disadvantage, as well as carers and young people with disabilities. The Trust does not restrict applications by religion and welcomes unsolicited approaches.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers flexible funding including project costs, core costs, and occasionally capital, with both restricted and unrestricted grants available. It values trustee discretion and has no rigid strategic plan, preferring to sustain small and midsize charities through numerous modest grants. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications.
How much does P F 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 P F Charitable Trust
P F Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically monthly.
- 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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P F Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as P F CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 220124.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does P F Charitable Trust provide?
P F Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £20,000.
Where does P F Charitable Trust fund charities?
P F Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does P F Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
P F Charitable Trust 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 P F Charitable Trust?
P F Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically monthly.
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