Payback Time Trust

The Trust funds a wide array of activities aligned with its themes, including education and training, advancing health or saving lives, disability support, and overseas aid or famine relief. It supports general charitable purposes, project work, core costs, and capacity building for organisations tackling poverty, distress, and inclusion. The Trust operates throughout England and Wales with a UK-wide remit, though no specific regional focuses are highlighted.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities or voluntary bodies. The Trust prefers medium to large, experienced organisations; grassroots or new groups are less likely to be supported. Charities with strong alignment and trustee connections are best positioned for support. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded proactively via trustee networks.

The Trust avoids open competitions, statutory bodies, individuals, or non-charitable entities. It does not accept unsolicited applications and does not fund grassroots or newly established organisations. The Trust also does not engage in public campaigns or direct service provision.

The Trust funds project work, core costs, and capacity building. It operates by invitation only, with grants awarded proactively through trustee networks. The Trust emphasises trustee-led selection and discreet, high-impact philanthropy without public grant lists or impact reports.