Paracletos

Paracletos is a registered charity in England and Wales, established on 2 October 2015 as a grant-making trust with three family trustees—Justin Cooper (chair), Elaine Cooper, and Jessica Cooper. Its core mission encompasses general charitable purposes, providing grants to individuals and organisations across the UK to benefit the public, with a distinctive faith-inspired philosophy rooted in Christian values of social justice, dignity, and community wellbeing. Transparent in governance, with up-to-date reporting and policies on investments, conflicts, and reserves, Paracletos emphasises flexible, responsive funding that supports holistic anti-poverty efforts without rigid thematic exclusions.

The trust prioritises faith-linked initiatives tackling poverty, marginalisation, and social exclusion, such as those run by Church Action on Poverty, funding unrestricted core costs (e.g., £9,000 grants) alongside project-specific interventions (£1,000+) for advocacy, practical outreach, and community inclusion. It backs small to medium-sized UK-registered charities and grassroots community groups delivering tangible benefits to low-income individuals and families, favouring mission-aligned work at the intersection of faith, empowerment, and justice across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Eligible entities must be UK-based charities or community groups, with a preference for those of modest income; there are no strict size thresholds or religious restrictions. Paracletos operates invite-only, rejecting unsolicited applications—no public process, portals, or deadlines exist, with trustees making ad hoc decisions on proactively identified recipients. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £10,000, often multiple per organisation annually, covering operational and targeted needs without evidence of capital funding. Its standout flexibility, independence, and consistent support for faith-driven social action set it apart as a reliable partner for inclusive, values-led community impact.