Peacock Charitable Trust

The Peacock Charitable Trust is a generalist funder with no thematic priorities, supporting a broad spectrum of charitable work across the UK. It funds core costs, general operations, and occasional project work, giving charities flexibility in how they use the grant. Past grants have supported organisations in youth, community, and other traditional charitable fields. The Trust does not fund capital builds or emergency relief. Its approach is suited to charities that need unrestricted support for their ongoing activities rather than funding for specific initiatives.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities. The Trust prefers medium-to-large, well-established organisations with a proven track record, rather than grassroots or newly formed groups. There are no strict income thresholds, but the Trust tends to support charities that are financially stable and have a history of effective work. There are no restrictions on beneficiary groups or causes; the Trust is open to charities serving any demographic or addressing any charitable purpose. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, so charities cannot apply directly; instead, the Trust identifies potential recipients through its own channels.

The Trust does not fund capital projects, emergency relief, or organisations that are not UK-registered charities. It also does not support individuals. While not a strict exclusion, the Trust tends to avoid funding very small or newly formed charities, focusing on established organisations.

The Trust provides flexible, unrestricted grants, typically as multi-year or one-off support. It funds general operations and core costs, and occasionally project work. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; all funding decisions are made privately by the trustees at their discretion. Charities are approached directly or identified through the trustees' networks. There is no application process, and the Trust does not publish formal guidelines or timetables for considering requests. Its funding style is characterised by flexibility and trust in the recipient charity's judgement.